Soil should be alive and it is a fact that chemical fertilizers kill the microbial activity in soil. Do we really need ...

Warm climates need fertilizer every one to two weeks; cooler zones may only need it once per season. Start with nitrogen-rich fertilizer at transplanting, then switch to phosphorus-rich for better ...

Organic gardeners recommend using worm castings as a fantastic, non-toxic fertilizer that can boost soil health and help you have thriving plants ...

It is time to think about planting your vegetable garden to minimize the effects of increasing food bills. This week and for the next few weeks, let’s consider a landscapes that feed us. Manures vary ...

Fertilizer is an essential part of gardening. It boosts plant growth, improves yields, adds key nutrients to the soil, and enhances disease resistance. But fertilizing your lawn and garden incorrectly ...

A common question I receive is, “How should I fertilize my trees or shrubs?” The answer, as with many gardening questions, is “It depends.” Factors such as soil conditions, plant age, and the specific ...

Woman wearing gardening gloves adding granular fertilizer to potted flowering plants, surrounded by vibrant pink, purple, and green foliage - Jurga Jot/Shutterstock The summer heat is relentless. The ...

If you want to increase the size of your young trees, shrubs and vines, now is the time to do it with a season-starter application of fertilizer. By applying fertilizer high in nitrogen just before ...

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Typically we think of feeding garden plants in the spring, the time when the soil warms up and daylight lengthens. However, fall is a good time to fertilize the garden here on the North Coast. Here’s ...