Fertilizer or Compost?
Many gardeners want to know what they need to apply to “feed” their plantings: fertilizer or compost? In fact, youContinue Reading
Category: Fertilizers
Garden Myth: Epsom Salts as a Cure-All
If you search the Internet, you will see many sites that advocate the use of Epsom salts in gardening. SomeContinue Reading
Tips For Fertilizing Your Lawn In An Eco-Friendly Way
A Guest Blog by Ann Katelyn of Sumo Gardener “I’m Ann, I have dedicated most of my life in gardening.Continue Reading
Banana Peels for Roses: Pretty Much a Garden Myth
As far back as I can remember, the tip has been circulating that you can “feed” your roses by placingContinue Reading
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10 Resolutions for the Beginning Indoor Gardener
In the spirit of New Year, here are 10 resolutions for beginning indoor gardeners that will help guarantee you beautifulContinue Reading
Just Use Any Fertilizer
Almost every day, in fact, often several times a day, I get a message from a reader who wants toContinue Reading
Lightning Feeds Your Plants
Have you ever had the impression that the plants become greener and grow faster after a thunderstorm? It’s not yourContinue Reading
Toxic Fertilizers?
Did you know that fertilizer can be toxic to plants? It must be diluted correctly, mixed with soil or appliedContinue Reading
The Myth of Starter Fertilizers
When scientists first started studying how minerals affected plant growth back in the 1940s and 1950s, they discovered that theContinue Reading
Less Fertilizer = Tastier Herbs
The more plants are “fed”, especially with a fertilizer rich in nitrogen, the more quickly they grow. However, in theContinue Reading