Fertilizer

Design
8 Ways to Create Crowd-Pleasing Containers

Containers open up a world of design possibilities for apartment dwellers, gardeners with limited time or space, and anyone who wants to add an instant focal point to their daily…
How-To
3 Myths About Soil

Being mostly hidden from view makes soil mysterious, and over the years, a fair share of soil myths have been generated. These falsehoods have overstayed their welcome because, first, they’re…
Kitchen Gardening
Measuring the Miracle in Miracle Plant Foods

This gardening season I tested the marketing claims made by three different companies in side-by-side trials. Were the results exceptional and miraculous? Was I able to grow more beautiful plants?…
Kitchen Gardening
Natural Fertilizer Boosts Organic Gardening

Organic gardeners are always on the lookout for all-natural, multi-purpose products that can be used to improve their gardening efforts. As it turns out, one old-fashioned fertilizer could be your…
How-To
Choosing the Right Soilless Potting Mix

A good growing medium will ensure that your plants get a healthy balance of water and air
How-To
The Basics of Fertilizing

Knowing how to apply fertilizers effectively is as crucial to vigorous plant growth as knowing a plant's hardiness zone. In this video, Lee Reich, author of Uncommon Fruits for Every Garden,…
Kitchen Gardening
Organic Fertilizer Sources for the Garden

Here's a list of some organic fertilizers that you may want to have on hand.
Kitchen Gardening
What Does NPK Mean?

Here's the short answer.
How-To
Tips for Growing Veggies in Containers

If you have limited space and time but still want to try your hand at growing vegetables, think containers. No yard is necessary; a patio, deck, windowbox, or even a…
Kitchen Gardening
Give Your Garden a Seaweed Boost

Like a spring tonic, seaweed invigorates your plants and enriches your soil. Learn what it does, and how and when to apply it for best results

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