As long as there's grass, the home owner is likely to use fertilizer at least once a year. And that leads to a trip to the garden center or hardware store to eyeball products with terms like ...

My friend Marty and I were talking about clover in lawns yesterday. I mentioned that clover often indicates inadequate nitrogen levels in the soil. He said that he does fertilize regularly but is ...

The slow release fertilizer will provide nutrients all season long formulations range from three to six months. The Nitroform is a high nitrogen fertilizer that will stimulate lots of good, strong ...

Spring gardening means different things to different kinds of gardeners. For some, it means watching spring bulbs come up; for others, it means getting containers ready to plant annuals, while others ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. The ...

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Q: What slow-release fertilizer can I use when setting out tomato plants? (along with Epsom salts). — H.M., Montgomery A: You can use organic products such as Microlife, Soil Food (from Garden-ville) ...

Geraniums are seen on the front porch of a home in London, Ont. in this file photo. (Credit: Mike Hensen) Q: I have 40 containers filled with annuals, and I am getting tired of having to mix up ...