Take the mystery out of feeding your plants by learning the pros and cons of liquid vs. granular fertilizer. Liquid fertilizers are immediately absorbed by plants and provide rapid relief from ...

Hopefully you started some favorite vegetables and flowers in pots a few weeks ago. Now it’s time to start fertilizing those plants. The tomato, pepper, broccoli and other vegetable seedlings need ...

Fertilizer can be added to seed trays along with every other watering. How soon should tomato seedlings be fed? I've started some under lights inside and have some granular 10-10-10. Can that be mixed ...

I’ve been receiving a lot of questions about fertilizer: Which kinds do I use, how much and how often? I wish these had straightforward answers, but there are a lot of things to take into ...

If you visit your local garden centers, you may have to look around, but you will most likely find a section with organic products. How large the organic fertilizer section is will vary between stores ...

Don’t fertilize and overseed together—grass seedlings and mature grass need different care. Fertilize either before overseeding or after seedlings have matured. Proper timing and technique are key for ...

Your lawn and garden need nutrients to grow and stay healthy. Soil is an important source of key nutrients but it doesn’t always contain them in adequate amounts. That’s why many homeowners take the ...

All plants -- trees & shrubs, turf, ornamentals, fruits and vegetables -- require the same 17 nutrients to grow. Three of these, carbon, hydrogen and oxygen plants get from air and water, but the ...

If you are trying to stay away from chemical fertilizers, stack the functions of the plants and animals on your property and save money then these simple fertilizer teas are just for you. There are ...

Question: I was advised to cut down on fertilizer for my indoor plants in the winter because of a slower growth rate. I have not fertilized since early November. When should I begin fertilizing my ...

Good soil, sunshine, water: These are critical ingredients for healthy plants and a beautiful garden. Fertilizer? Not usually, said Sharon Yiesla, plant knowledge specialist at The Morton Arboretum in ...