Hopefully you started some favorite vegetables and flowers in pots a few weeks ago. Now it’s time to start fertilizing those plants. The tomato, pepper, broccoli and other vegetable seedlings need ...

Succulents and cacti don't like too much of a nitrogen-based fertilizer, says Hillman. Limit it to once every six weeks to be ...

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 ...

Yes, it's true. A splash of rice water is a well-kept gardening secret that can help you produce your most bountiful and ...

We gardeners routinely describe fertilizing as “feeding” our plants, but that’s not accurate. Plants “feed” themselves, producing their own food in the form of sugars through photosynthesis. We add ...

FARGO — A young homeowner was lamenting to the experienced gardener next door that her rhubarb wasn’t producing large, tasty stalks. “Have you tried manure on your rhubarb?” asked the old gardener.

From raw eggs to pasta water, we dissect gardening hacks approved by TikTok and offer science-backed reasons for their ...

For some plants, midsummer fertilizing can provide a needed boost after three months or more of vigorous growing. But for many others, fertilizer can be unnecessary or even harmful. “Only fertilize ...

Winter's cold temperatures, reduced sunlight, and frozen soil create harsh conditions for many plants. While many enter a state of dormancy to conserve energy, they can still be affected by frost ...

Question: I was about to fertilize our indoor plants with lawn fertilizer. My wife stopped me and said, “You will burn them.” Isn’t it safe to use lawn fertilizer on indoor plants? Answer: Lawn ...