My friend Marty and I were talking about clover in lawns yesterday. I mentioned that clover often indicates inadequate nitrogen levels in the soil. He said that he does fertilize regularly but is ...

Your lawn and garden need nutrients to grow and stay healthy. Soil is an important source of key nutrients but it doesn’t always contain them in adequate amounts. That’s why many homeowners take the ...

Q: I have 40 containers filled with annuals, and I am getting tired of having to mix up fertilizer with water and using the solution to fertilize my pots. I am hesitant to try the slow-release ...

Shrubs and trees can be planted when the ground is not frozen, but should be covered with sheets or frost cloth during hard frosts. Slow-release fertilizers can be used once or twice during the ...

A recent study published in Scientific Reports explores the development and performance of biochar-based slow-release fertilizers (SRFs) enhanced with semi-interpenetrating polymer networks (Semi-IPNs ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. The ...