Many gardeners have noticed that grass is greener and plants look healthier after a good rain. They conclude that rainwater…
Gardeners claim that nitrogen levels in the soil increase after rain. Water floating down through the air picks up nitrogen…
Greensand is an organic fertilizer that has been around for many years but it has never become popular except in certified…
Can you use too much compost? If you believe what you read, compost is the best thing for your garden. If that’s true…
How much fertilizer do you use? In North America, it is common to reply with something like “1/8 tsp of a 20-6-12…
One of the hottest new additives for plants is silicon, which is also incorrectly called silica. It is claimed to reduce…
There are so many types of fertilizer it’s hard to know which one to use. Which NPK ratio is best? Is one brand better…
Hydroponics can be a great way to grow plants but it is important to make sure the nutrient solution contains enough food for…
This is a hot gardening topic these days and many of organic gardeners are promoting the idea that you should add molasses to…