View the numbers on fertilizer packaging as similar to the nutrition information labels on the foods we eat: Separated by hyphens, the three numbers on fertilizer are required by state fertilizer ...

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 ...

Fertilizers contain nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K), indicated by three numbers representing their percentage by weight. Nitrogen promotes leafy growth, phosphorus aids energy transfer ...

(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 ...

Some gardeners are pretty proud of themselves, and rightfully so, because they don’t just grab “a spray” when a plant seems unhappy. They identify the problem and chose the right solution. Good for ...

With a gentle balance of nutrients that enhance soil and nourish acid-loving plants in winter, this organic material is a ...