Warm climates need fertilizer every one to two weeks; cooler zones may only need it once per season. Start with nitrogen-rich fertilizer at transplanting, then switch to phosphorus-rich for better ...

Frequency varies for different plants and types of soil. Fertilize at planting and then every 3 to 4 weeks during the growing season, adjusting for soil type. Heavy feeders like tomatoes, corn, and ...

It is time to think about planting your vegetable garden to minimize the effects of increasing food bills. This week and for the next few weeks, let’s consider a landscapes that feed us. Manures vary ...

Woman wearing gardening gloves adding granular fertilizer to potted flowering plants, surrounded by vibrant pink, purple, and green foliage - Jurga Jot/Shutterstock The summer heat is relentless. The ...

Soil should be alive and it is a fact that chemical fertilizers kill the microbial activity in soil. Do we really need ...

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Typically we think of feeding garden plants in the spring, the time when the soil warms up and daylight lengthens. However, fall is a good time to fertilize the garden here on the North Coast. Here’s ...

If you want to increase the size of your young trees, shrubs and vines, now is the time to do it with a season-starter application of fertilizer. By applying fertilizer high in nitrogen just before ...

It is time to think about planting your fall vegetable garden. This week and for the next few weeks let’s consider landscapes that feed us. Manures vary greatly in their nutrient content and degree of ...