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 ...

Potassium is a common need for plants, and if you enjoy eating bananas, you already have a great source of this nutrient that ...

Shopping for plant fertilizer and applying it may seem perplexing at first. Follow these simple tips and you’ll be fertilizing like a pro in no time. Read the Label: What Do Fertilizer Numbers Mean?

UC Davis researchers have discovered a way to grow cereal crops, like rice and wheat, with less nitrogen fertilizer, reducing pollution and saving farmers billions. Researchers at the University of ...

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

QUESTION: I'm trying to decide when to fertilize the many different kinds of plants in my landscape. I don't know when to start fertilizing or when I should stop. What is the best fertilizer to use ...

Growing your own tomatoes at home makes a big difference when it comes to flavor. There’s nothing quite like pulling a fresh tomato off the vine when it’s fully ripe, juicy and warmed by the sun.