End-of-Summer Garden Recovery Tips: Fertilizers That Make a Difference

As summer winds down, your garden may be showing signs of exhaustion—faded foliage, nutrient-depleted soil, and plants that are struggling to bloom or fruit. But it’s not too late to turn things around. Late summer to early fall is a critical period for garden recovery, and the right fertilizer can make all the difference.

In this post, we’ll explore how to revitalize your lawn, flower beds, and vegetable garden using strategic fertilization. These tried-and-tested products from Supply Solutions LLC will give your soil a boost, help your plants rebound, and prepare your garden for a productive finish to the growing season.

Why End-of-Summer Recovery Matters

• Restores nutrients lost during intense summer growth
• Prepares soil for fall crops or plantings
• Reduces disease and pest vulnerability
• Improves perennial and turf resilience for overwintering

Rather than letting your garden limp into fall, you can reinvigorate it now for better performance and stronger plants next year.

Signs Your Garden Needs a Boost

• Yellowing leaves or nutrient deficiencies
• Plants stalling in growth or flowering
• Soil that looks compacted or dry despite watering
• More weeds or pests taking over weak areas

Best Fertilizers for Garden Recovery

1. 10-10-10 Liquid Fertilizer with Micronutrients
Great for most garden applications—revives depleted soil, feeds vegetables, and improves flower quality. Micronutrients help restore vibrant color and healthy growth.

2. 12-6-6 Ornamental Blend
Supports steady regrowth in shrubs, perennials, and foliage plants. Promotes new branching and late-season strength.

3. Ammonium Sulfate 21-0-0-24S
Ideal for lawns needing a nitrogen kick. Also helps in lowering pH for acid-loving plants.

4. Calcium Nitrate 15.5-0-0
Perfect for fruiting vegetables and correcting calcium deficiencies that can develop late in the season.

Late-Summer Feeding Strategies by Garden Type

Lawns

• Apply ammonium sulfate in early morning after watering
• Mow high and leave clippings for additional organic matter

Flower Beds

• Feed with 10-10-10 or 12-6-6 every 2–3 weeks
• Deadhead to encourage last rounds of blooms

Vegetable Gardens

• Alternate 10-10-10 and calcium nitrate weekly
• Focus on leafy greens, tomatoes, peppers, and squash that are still producing

Soil Recovery Tips

• Top-dress with compost after fertilizing to boost microbial life
• Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds
• Consider a light aeration to relieve compaction and improve fertilizer absorption

Preparing for Fall Plantings

If you’re planting cool-season crops or bulbs:

• Fertilize the soil ahead of time using 10-10-10 for even nutrition
• For leafy crops like kale or spinach, apply 12-6-6 every 2 weeks
• For root crops like carrots or radishes, avoid high nitrogen—lightly amend with compost instead

Final Thoughts

Giving your garden one last push with a smart fertilizer plan can completely change how your landscape looks and performs through fall. With the trusted solutions from Supply Solutions LLC, your plants can rebound, recover, and recharge for the next cycle.

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Let Supply Solutions LLC help you make the most of the final days of summer gardening.