After many attempts by several delegates to the Continental Congress, a draft by John Dickinson of Pennsylvania was the basis for the final document, which was adopted in 1777. 1  The Articles went into effect on March 1, 1781, after all 13 states had ratified them. The Articles of Confederation lasted until March 4, 1789, when they were replaced by the U.S. Constitution.
Fertilizer Frequency. According to the University of California, lawns should be fertilized about four times a year. The total amount of nitrogen lawns need to grow is typically divided into four applications of 1/2 to 1 pound of nitrogen per 1,000 square feet of lawn per application.
Fertilize your growing plant. Gardenias should be fertilized every three weeks. You should use an acid-based fertilizer as gardenias prefer acidic soil and fertilizer. Established plants need fertilizer each March and October. Choose from fertilizers such as 6-6-6, 10-10-10, 20-20-20 or 16-4-8. You may find it easier to use a water soluble fertilizer with your gardenias.