Adding nutrients to the soil is important—but make sure you get the timing right. Fertilizing is an important aspect of plant care, providing nutrients like phosphorous and potassium that will help ...

Warm climates need fertilizer every one to two weeks; cooler zones may only need it once per season. Start with nitrogen-rich fertilizer at transplanting, then switch to phosphorus-rich for better ...

Healthy growth in any garden depends on a steady supply of nutrients, and nitrogen is one of the most important ones. Without enough of it, plants lose vigor and color, and soil struggles to support ...

Coffee grounds are rich in nitrogen, which helps plants grow strong and healthy when added to soil or compost. Add coffee grounds to your compost, or spread dry coffee grounds directly on your lawn or ...

Fertilizing during hot weather can harm your plants and is best avoided. Extreme heat stresses plants and conflicts with the fertilizer. If you must fertilize, use the right fertilizer and avoid ...

If I had told you six weeks ago that your lawn would be completely brown and the soil would be as hard as rock in a few weeks, you likely would have questioned that prediction given the wet weather ...