Sun, water, and tender love and care—this trifecta is considered necessary for healthy plants, whether they reside indoors or out. It's a good idea to also tack nourishment onto that list; feeding ...

Using organic liquid plant feeds is a natural way to deliver a boost of nutrients to specific plants at a particular time. Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in ...

Organic growing techniques have been practiced for as long as humans have tilled the earth. Only since World War II has agriculture become dependent upon toxic synthetic fertilizers and pesticides.

Soybean meal is only one of a number of organic materials that can be used to fulfill plant nutrient needs. Lee Reich In gardening, whether you’re talking about pest control or fertilization, “organic ...

In an ideal world, we would grow food in a way that does not deplete the soil, thereby eliminating the need for boosting nutrient levels with fertilizer. We would also choose crops based on what our ...

If you have not done so already, it’s time to feed all of your summer roses and emerging perennial plants. Keep in mind that the best plants are those that grow in the best soil, so the top ...

Plants mainly need three big nutrients: nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K). Each one plays a unique role.

The months of January and February are the time to apply fertilizer to landscapes. When precisely this application is made depends on the growth of the plant. When plants like roses grow early or ...

You’ve potted, watered, de-pested, and pruned your houseplant — but after several months, you notice it looks less vibrant. It may be time for fertilizer. “Plants get their food from photosynthesis, ...

I’ve been receiving a lot of questions about fertilizer: Which kinds do I use, how much and how often? I wish these had straightforward answers, but there are a lot of things to take into ...