Frequency varies for different plants and types of soil. Fertilize at planting and then every 3 to 4 weeks during the growing season, adjusting for soil type. Heavy feeders like tomatoes, corn, and ...

Using fertilizers in a vegetable garden helps to increase your yield and have strong, healthy plants that have better resistance to pests and diseases. Fertilizers can be organic and inorganic, ...

You’ve decided what you want to grow. You know when to put your plants and seeds in the ground. Now what? Well, now it’s time to think about fertilizing those plants throughout the growing season.

Melons can reach 4-8 pounds and grow on sprawling vines, so it should come as no surprise that the plants are heavy feeders. It is key to give plants all the nutrients they need, so let's look ...

Ah, the first week of September. For many gardeners in Middle America, this is when they throw in the towel. Tired of whacking mosquitoes, dragging hoses, and inventing new recipes for the annual ...

Q: We have a raised bed vegetable garden. For the last few years our tomatoes, zucchini and eggplants have produced little to no fruit. We’ve fed the soil, used mulch to maintain moisture and ...

The biggest tip is to harvest when small and tender so search under the foliage to find any squash that was hiding and have ...

When to fertilize your lawn depends largely on what type of grass is in your yard. The best time to fertilize any lawn is when the grass is actively growing. Most lawns benefit from being fertilized ...

Question: The older leaves are turning yellow on my tomato plant in a large pot. Also, my hanging baskets are looking a little off-color and are losing leaves. What do you think is causing this?

Five things to do in the garden this week: Fruit. If the leaves of your citrus tree are yellow, it’s a sign that they are deficient in the minerals — nitrogen and magnesium — they need to manufacture ...