Using fertilizers in a vegetable garden helps to increase your yield and have strong, healthy plants that have better resistance to pests and diseases. Fertilizers can be organic and inorganic, ...

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 ...

GS Plant Foods has launched a new OMRI-listed Organic Liquid Kelp Concentrate made from Norwegian Ascophyllum nodosum for ...

Q: I have my lawn fertilized professionally, and I was wondering if it affects or contaminates the vegetables in my nearby garden. Please advise. A: If it's just fertilizer, any drift or runoff would ...

HOW TO TAKE A SOIL SAMPLE• What you need: Clean plastic or metal bucket; quart-size, plastic, zip-lock bag; metal or plastic shovel (not zinc or brass).•Dig in: Remove excess grass clippings and ...

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Total: $595.03 By Pam Lundborg Home and Real Estate editor During the Great Depression, when money was tight and food was scarce, home-grown produce sprawled beyond farms and into the lots of urban ...

A well-balanced soil mixture is the key to a healthy vegetable garden long term. This short breaks down a reliable soil blend that supports strong roots, better nutrient retention, and consistent ...

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