There are two primary types of fertilizers to consider: synthetic and organic. It is often said that synthetic fertilizers feed the plant while organic fertilizers feed the soil. Synthetic fertilizers ...

Knowing how to fertilize container plants can make a huge difference to the health and performance of your plants. Whether you are growing tasty homegrown crops, stately topiary or a spectacular ...

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 ...

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 ...

Here’s something to buzz about: Using coffee grounds to enrich houseplants can be a win-win. First, recycling this widespread by-product of caffeine consumption means a little less waste ends up in ...

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 ...

If you fertilize plants in winter when they're not growing, you risk damaging them in five ways. This guide looks at when and ...

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 ...

When you're scooping out the fireplace, save the ashes to fertilize plants in the garden. Here are seven plants that thrive when you add wood ash to your garden.