Gardeners are using fewer chemicals than ever, but that doesn’t mean fertilizers are unsafe. Here’s how to balance organic methods and soil health.

Don't just grab any fertilizer. Learn the differences between organic, natural, and synthetic options to make the best choice for your garden.

As winter approaches, gardeners across North America find themselves at a crossroads: should they fertilize their gardens during the cold months, or is it better to hold off until spring? This ...

Not sure what is the best time of day to fertilize your vegetable garden? I’ve got you covered. No matter the growing season or type of fertilizer you are using, there are prime times to apply ...

Growing your own vegetables can be a rewarding project. It gives you something to focus on and something to be proud of — plus, it saves you money at the farmers market. There are plenty of tips for ...

I recently spoke at a city of Marco Island Waterways Committee meeting about fertilizer leaching and run off causing algae blooms in our surrounding waterways. I learned that there are some citizens ...

I often get questions about fertilizing plants. What’s best to use, when, how much, etc.? When considering the environment, we also should ask questions about how to moderate the amount of fertilizers ...

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One memorable mistake as a newbie gardener was thinking that if a little fertilizer is good, a lot must be better. That was the year of too much chicken manure in the tomato garden. The plants were ...

Commercial fertilizers aren't that good for the soil or the surrounding ecosystem. Plus, they're getting pricey. This DIY fertilizer uses free kitchen scraps.

My containers and other flowers and vegetables look great until hot weather hits in July. Then they either get straggly or lose their dark green color. Even my lawn is losing color. Is there anything ...