fertilizer basics - Fine Gardening

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The Basics of Fertilizing Your Plants

It pays to know why, what, how, and when to feed your plants
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Here's the short answer.
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Fertilizing: It’s Mainly About Nitrogen

Of all the components of fertilizer, nitrogen is the nutrient that plants need most. Learn about its role in plant growth and and how to evaluate the various organic and…

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