Soil

Image by Gardening Know How Bone meal fertilizer is often used by organic gardeners to add phosphorus to garden soil, but many people who are unfamiliar with this organic soil amendment may wonder, “What is bone meal?” and…

Image by AlexRaths Whether you’re planning to use all-purpose fertilizer from the garden center or you’re going to grow your plants completely chemical-free, your soil needs organic matter before you ever put in a seed or…

Image by pedphoto36pm Sulfur is as necessary as phosphorus and is considered an essential mineral. What does sulfur do for plants? Sulfur in plants helps form important enzymes and assists in the formation of plant proteins. It…

We all know that fertilizing now and again is an important part of keeping our plants healthy and increasing yields. However, purchased fertilizers come in many different formulas which are represented as an NPK ratio on the…

If you’re looking for a natural mineral fertilizer that meets the standards for organic growing, put langbeinite on your list. Read up on this langbeinite information to decide if it’s a natural fertilizer you should be adding to your…

Did you know you can make fertilizer with things you have around your house? It’s true! Here are some easy ways to feed your plants with household items you probably already have. Coffee Grounds Coffee grounds are rich in…