Fertilizer numbers explained: what they mean and what to look for lutavia / Getty Images Even if you make your own compost to feed your plants and amend the soil with plenty of organic matter, you ...

What do those numbers on bags and boxes of fertilizer and soil amendments really mean? And what is the difference between a fertilizer and an amendment? ‘The Real Dirt’ is a column by various master ...

Since we are about to enter our prime growing season in full force, it’s a good time to talk about fertilizer. • Most bedding plants, summer flowering bulbs and annual flower seeds can be planted ...

If, like so many others, you first got into gardening during the pandemic, you’ve probably already figured out that it involves more than planting a few seeds or baby plants and letting nature work ...

(Scripps Howard)Do you need fertilizer? Are you trying to sort through your options at the garden center? Here are some things to consider. Every fertilizer product has three numbers prominently ...

Whether you're growing vegetables in a raised bed or designing flower gardens around the front lawn, chances are you've considered adding fertilizer, to give your plants the best chance to grow. And ...

I have been talking with a lot of gardeners who say they are itching to plant something, then as the conversation continues, I am asked if they can use just any old fertilizer when they plant. They ...

Labor Day weekend is quickly approaching that signals many things: the Nebraska State Fair, the start of school, and the perfect time to fertilize lawns. So now is the time to find out the benefits of ...

Cucumbers are hungry crops that need lots of water and feed to ensure they produce a bumper crop of fruits. If you want a bounty of cucumbers for salads or sandwiches throughout the summer, then ...

My orchids are some of my most adored plants in my collection, but I have to admit it took some time to master caring for them. This includes figuring out how to best feed them to bring bigger, ...

What do those numbers on bags and boxes of fertilizer and soil amendments really mean? And what is the difference between a fertilizer and an amendment? 'The Real Dirt' is a column by various local ...