Dahlias are hungry plants. These much-adored summer stalwarts are the primary givers in my yard come July and August, but in addition to water and soil they need one essential thing in order to reach ...

Fertilizer bans in Brevard and elsewhere in Florida take effect during the rainy season (June 1st to September 30th) to protect the Indian River Lagoon from nutrient pollution. Fertilizer runoff ...

While it’s tempting to treat garlic as a plant-and-forget crop, it will only reward you richly if you treat it well. A clove planted in the fall won’t magically turn into a fat bulb by summer unless ...

Fertilizing during hot weather can harm your plants and is best avoided. Extreme heat stresses plants and conflicts with the fertilizer. If you must fertilize, use the right fertilizer and avoid ...

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