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
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Almost every day, in fact, often several times a day, I get a message from a reader who wants toContinue Reading
Have you ever had the impression that the plants become greener and grow faster after a thunderstorm? It’s not yourContinue Reading
Did you know that fertilizer can be toxic to plants? It must be diluted correctly, mixed with soil or appliedContinue Reading
When scientists first started studying how minerals affected plant growth back in the 1940s and 1950s, they discovered that theContinue Reading
The more plants are “fed”, especially with a fertilizer rich in nitrogen, the more quickly they grow. However, in theContinue Reading
When you’re shopping for fertilizer, beware of ready-to-use liquids, also called “pour and feeds”. They’re designed to be poured directlyContinue Reading
You may have noticed that, after months of little to no growth, your indoor plants are beginning to show signsContinue Reading
The water from cooking vegetables, fruits and eggs contains minerals that plants can use for their growth. You can useContinue Reading
I’ve received a lot of questions lately about how to fertilize houseplants. My correspondents all seem convinced that fertilization isContinue Reading
A bit of economic advice today. When you have to buy a fertilizer or pesticide (hopefully an organic one!), alwaysContinue Reading
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