A common question I receive is, “How should I fertilize my trees or shrubs?” The answer, as with many gardening questions, is ...

Identify your plants' soil requirements if you need to boost potassium levels. If you must avoid wood ash, here's how to add potassium using organic materials.

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Feeding your boxwoods keeps these versatile shrubs healthy and vibrantly green. Here's how to fertilize boxwood the right way ...

Wood ash is an excellent, low-cost nutrient booster for fruit trees and veggie gardens. Here's how to properly apply it.

Q I wrote you last fall asking about a small tree we could grow in a container in Northwest Arkansas. We ended up buying a ...

A herbal garden is a scientifically managed space for cultivating medicinal plants, ensuring the availability of uncontaminated, authentic plant materials for preventive and curative purposes. It ...

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Silicon powers more than electronics: In tomato plants, it fuels a complex defense ... The impact can be particularly devastating for small-scale farmers in Africa, where the pest has invaded ...

Chlorine ordinarily is not valued as a plant food in fertilizer. It can be injurious if high percentages are present, but small amounts may be beneficial under some conditions. If you have plants ...