The three numbers on fertilizer are the N-P-K ratio, which stands for nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. These three nutrients have separate functions and are essential to a plant's growth and ...

To combat this problem, scientists have been attempting to use genetic engineering to help crops control their own ...

Let me begin by saying that if you are applying fertilizer for money you need to have a fertilizer applicator’s license from the State of Florida. And not your boss or company owner. The person ...

After spending the spring, summer, and part of the fall tending to your garden and yard, you may be tempted to turn your attention towards the houseplants lining your windowsill. The colder winter ...

Can you fertilize in the summer? Fertilizing your lawn is one of the first things you should do as soon as the temperatures warm up to maintain its lush appearance. Knowing when to feed your lawn is ...

It can be hard work to keep your lawn looking lush and green all year round. Like many other plants, grass goes through different growth cycles, and it’s important to feed it the right ingredients at ...

Before plants leaf out for the spring, it’s a good idea to take some time for maintenance tasks in the garden. Here are two important items to put on your to-do list: pruning and fertilizing your ...

This story originally appeared at Ambrook Research. Twice a growing season, a big yellow truck with the license plate “P4FARMS” pulls into Jesse Kayan’s farm in Brattleboro, Vermont, loaded with a ...

When to fertilize your lawn depends largely on what type of grass is in your yard. The best time to fertilize any lawn is when the grass is actively growing. Most lawns benefit from being fertilized ...

It's called self-fertilizing or "selfing" and, although it guarantees reproduction, a new study shows plants that practise this strategy face harmful mutations and possibly even extinction. Many ...