QUESTION: What is the best fertilizer for lettuce? I've sprayed fish emulsion on my lettuce leaves before and there was residual smell. Is there a better way to use fish emulsion, or what fertilizer is safe for lettuce? -Terri M … [Read more...]
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Fertilizer vs. Plant Food: What’s the Difference?
by Matt Gibson and Erin Marissa Russell The words fertilizer and plant food are often used interchangeably, but they are not technically the same thing. Gardeners use fertilizers to help enrich their soil, supplying it with the essential nutrients that plants need to grow and … [Read more...]
Fertilizer vs. Manure: Which to Use?
by Matt Gibson and Erin Marissa Russell If you have never worked with either fertilizer or manure, the difference between the two may be a bit puzzling. They both have a strong smell that may be a little overwhelming for those with sensitive noses. Both are also common … [Read more...]
Compost vs. Fertilizer, Explained
by Matt Gibson and Erin Marissa Russell Compost or fertilizer? What's the difference? Which one should you be using in your yard or garden? Or should you use both? Everyone who is interested in growing their own plants wants to create a healthy garden environment. To keep … [Read more...]
Researchers discover the power of ant poop as fertilizer
Researchers at Aarhus University have discovered in a new study that ant poop left behind on plant leaves serves as a valuable fertilizer for the plants. You have often seen ants wandering about on leaves - even in tall trees. In fact, it is the plants themselves that attract … [Read more...]
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