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
Ready-to-use liquid fertilizers: Pretty Much a Scam
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
Time to Start Feeding Houseplants
You may have noticed that, after months of little to no growth, your indoor plants are beginning to show signsContinue Reading
Vegetable Cooking Water Can Fertilize Plants
The water from cooking vegetables, fruits and eggs contains minerals that plants can use for their growth. You can useContinue Reading