Blog List Category: Fertilizer

Is Tea a Good Fertilizer for Houseplants?

Lots of people take their left over tea and pour it over the soil of houseplants thinking that it does some good. Tea…

Plants Do Not Need to Be Fed – Stop Fertilizing!

Everybody tells you that plants need to be fed. Thousands of gardening books and blogs confirm the fact. Fertilizer companies…

Gelatin Powder for Plants – Is it a Good Source of Nitrogen?

Social Media is convinced that gelatin powder is a great fertilizer for plants. It is easy to use, organic and has a high…

Eggshells – Decomposition After Three Years

Three years ago I started a study to see if eggshells decompose in my soil. Details of the study can be found here: Eggshells…

Is Soil Fertility Decreasing?

Is Soil Fertility Decreasing? Are agricultural soils less nutritious today than they were 50 years ago? I think most people…

Will Chelates Improve Plant Growth?

Chelates are a hot new additive for soils that claim to make plants grow better and solve the problem of chlorosis. Chelated…

Compost Tea NPK Values

Compost tea is reported to be great for growing plants and some companies even call it a compost tea fertilizer. What is the…

Will TUMS Cure Blossom End Rot?

People speculate that blossom end rot in tomatoes and peppers is caused by a lack of calcium in the soil. Many now suggest…

Fertilizing Gardens the Right Way

Fertilizing gardens is a popular topic and every gardening book and website will give you advice. There are thousands of…
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