Is it okay to fertilize all plants with 13-13-13 in Spring?

Question

I am planning on buying a bunch of it to put down on the lawn, so will this be good for all plants and perennials as well as opposed to 10-10-10? (not much difference is it?)

Answer 1

It looks to me like 13-13-13 is more for fruit trees and 12-12-12 is for lawns and gardens.
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.........Fertilizing Fruit Trees
Garden Tips Newsletter - February 11, 2002

February is the time to fertilize your fruit trees. There are different rates depending on the age and type of the fruit tree.

For apple and pear trees:

1st year
1 pound complete fertilizer + 1/4 pound of ammonium nitrate

2nd year
2 pounds complete fertilizer + 1/2 pound of ammonium nitrate

3rd year
3 pounds complete fertilizer + 3/4 pound of ammonium nitrate

4th year
4 pounds complete fertilizer + 1 pound of ammonium nitrate

5th year
5 pounds complete fertilizer + 1 1/2 pounds of ammonium nitrate

After apple and pear trees reach bearing age (over 4 to 5 years of age), apply only a complete fertilizer (such as 13-13-13). Usually 2 to 3 pounds of fertilizer -- per inch of diameter of the tree measured just above the soil line -- are adequate.

For peaches, nectarines and plums:

Answer 2

I don't know what kind of plants you have, so its impossible to recommend something. You should ask your local garden shop. they are usually very knowledgeable in many areas and very willing to help. The problem sometimes with one single fertilizer is that some plants prefer more phosphorus or more potassium or more nitrogen.
What ever you do make sure you follow manufacturers instructions. Too much fertilizer and you could burn out your lawn.Good luck!

Answer 3

13-13-13 has a lot of filler in it...filler is crushed rock used to make the desired amount to fill the bag. A waste of money.
Use 10-10-10...it is formulated for grasses, bushes, and trees and has the added nutriants like boron, zinc, sulfer, and magnesium.

Answer 4

well depending on what you want to achieve. the foliage plants grow well with 13-13-13 or 10-10-10.If you want more flowers go for colorbust

Answer 5

in growing season you should use more on the flowers,at least a 20-20-20.your lawn is fine with your 13-13-13,and it will not hurt your bushes and perennials,and it should green them up .For your blooms you can use a flower-booster.The first # is for your foliage,Second # for your blooms,Third # for your roots.Just be careful when you use a granular,it can burn your foliage,especially the tender new growth.

Answer 6

It depends on what your ground needs. You can have your soil tested or just use it. 13% isn't that much & your ground probably needs it anyways. Should grow grate.

Answer 7

I dont know