Fertilizer numbers explained: what they mean and what to look for lutavia / Getty Images Even if you make your own compost to feed your plants and amend the soil with plenty of organic matter, you ...

What do those numbers on bags and boxes of fertilizer and soil amendments really mean? And what is the difference between a fertilizer and an amendment? ‘The Real Dirt’ is a column by various master ...

Since we are about to enter our prime growing season in full force, it’s a good time to talk about fertilizer. • Most bedding plants, summer flowering bulbs and annual flower seeds can be planted ...

Whether you're growing vegetables in a raised bed or designing flower gardens around the front lawn, chances are you've considered adding fertilizer, to give your plants the best chance to grow. And ...

Understanding the numbers on the fertilizer bags is essential before you can properly use the fertilizer. So let’s dig in. Soil nutrient management can be a little intimidating. I gave a Zoom ...

Labor Day weekend is quickly approaching that signals many things: the Nebraska State Fair, the start of school, and the perfect time to fertilize lawns. So now is the time to find out the benefits of ...

Bell peppers are popular crops to grow at home and have many potential uses, from being chopped and eaten raw in salads to being cooked in a plethora of dishes. As one plant can produce between five ...

Cucumbers are hungry crops that need lots of water and feed to ensure they produce a bumper crop of fruits. If you want a bounty of cucumbers for salads or sandwiches throughout the summer, then ...

What do those numbers on bags and boxes of fertilizer and soil amendments really mean? And what is the difference between a fertilizer and an amendment? 'The Real Dirt' is a column by various local ...