Last week I described the basic fertilizers that I use. This week I will add information about when and how often to fertilize different kinds of plants. Lawns: Frequent fertilization is needed to ...

Garlic is a long-season crop that needs heavy fertilizing to grow big bulbs with the best flavor. Learn how to get the timing ...

Give your indoor and outdoor plants a boost of important nutrients to help them grow. Follow our expert tips for the best ...

NPK fertilizers are on every garden store's shelves, and they're often essential for plants' health. But what does NPK stand ...

I have finally gotten around to working on my mixed shrub and perennial borders at home. A number of tree seedlings have moved in as well as other miscellaneous weeds. Simply weeding and reducing the ...

Corn is a crop that wants a lot of water and nutrients to grow strong and healthy and to provide a bumper harvest of juicy cobs. These popular and statuesque plants are simple to grow, yet you do need ...

Q: A friend gave me a bunch of air plants for my birthday a few years ago. I’m kind of pleased with myself that they’re still alive. I water them by dunking them in lukewarm water. Should I also be ...

Propagating plants from cuttings is an economical way to expand your indoor garden without spending on new plants. Many ...

Christmas cactuses bloom in winter, when the days grow cool and short. While low light levels trigger flowering, fertilizing Christmas cactus at the right time and in the right way is key for getting ...

Key Points Black-eyed Susans can benefit from pruning in the fall, specifically to protect from disease and pests.Pruning black-eyed Susans can also help the plant develop a strong, healthy root ...