Do you fertilize your houseplants regularly? It’s one of the best ways to keep them healthy and thriving. But many store-bought fertilizers are full of chemicals, which isn’t ideal if you have kids, ...

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 ...

"Will I need additional fertilizers even with compost?" a column reader asks. Possibly. The answer depends on the amount of compost processed annually and how well a mulch program feeds an increasing ...

Comfrey, until fairly recently, was used for centuries as a medicinal herb. Some of the common folk names for it, such as “healing herb” and “bruisewort,” reflect the healing properties that people ...

Some perennial veggies provide natural fertilizer for themselves and nearby plant life. The same goes for herbs. Old and used tea bags provide nitrogen, tannic acid, and other components that help ...

Natural fertilizer alternatives are out there — and they work better than expected. Researchers make shocking discovery after ...

Healthy garden soil equals healthy plants, lawns, and garden produce. But even the best soil can use a helping hand from time to time. One tip for growing a healthy garden is to use fertilizer, but ...

Some extra nutrients can make a big difference. Fruit tree fertilizer isn’t one-size-fits-all—especially if you want a harvest worth bragging about. Before you feed your trees, it’s important to ...