Container Plants Are Greedy
Container plants are especially greedy and need more fertilizer than other plants. That’s because they live under unique conditions that don’t quite haveContinue Reading
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Feed Your Soil’s Microflora and Microfauna and Your Plants Will Thank You!
I often get very interesting messages from the readers of my blog. For example, after I wrote about the differenceContinue Reading
Fertilizer or Compost?
Many gardeners want to know what they need to apply to “feed” their plantings: fertilizer or compost? In fact, youContinue Reading
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