If you are interested in organic gardening, you may be wondering exactly what it is that makes a fertilizer organic. Do we define organic fertilizer by the ingredients, by the production...
Category: Soil pH and Nutrients
Do you grow certain acid-loving plants, such as azaleas, blueberries, and hydrangeas in your garden? If so, then you may have heard that you should use ericaceous compost to help these...
Many gardeners like to use compost in their gardens, and for good reason. Compost is a great way to provide nutrients to plants while also recycling yard waste and kitchen scraps. You can...
You may have heard of using gypsum in construction (for wallboard), but you can also use gypsum in your garden as a soil additive. That raises the questions of why you might want to add gypsum...
A little bit of manure can go a long way in helping your plants to thrive. Manure adds structure to soil and provides nutrients for plant growth, including nitrogen, phosphorus, and...
If a soil test reveals a lack of iron, then you are probably looking for a way to supplement this important nutrient in your garden. Luckily, there are many options for high-iron...