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Iron is considered an essential plant nutrient. Plants need iron to grow and remain healthy, but what exactly does this powerhouse element do inside a plant? Let’s take a few minutes to answer [...]

As you take a journey into the world of plants, you’ll quickly realize that plants need a handful of essential nutrients to survive — nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus. On top of these [...]

When it comes to plants, nutrients are kind of a big deal. In fact, there are 16 essential plant nutrients that want nothing more than to keep your plant healthy, growing, and vibrant. So let’s [...]

Plants need a handful of nutrients to remain healthy and thriving, that includes phosphorus. But what is phosphorus, why do plants need phosphorus, and how can you tell if your plants need more [...]

Plants need nutrients to thrive, and nitrogen is considered one of those primary nutrients. But what is nitrogen exactly and why do plants need nitrogen? Let’s dive into nitrogen and its [...]

If your goal is to be a good plant parent, then you need to feed your plant the proper nutrients. This includes essential nutrients like calcium, phosphorus, and sulfur. But what do these [...]

As winter comes to an end, it’s time to start revamping your raised garden beds and plant containers for the next season. This simple step-by-step guide will walk you through the “how to fix [...]

We get it. You’re not thinking about your lawn in the winter — or at least, you’re not thinking about hanging out anywhere near it. You want to be bundled up on the couch, sipping hot cocoa, and [...]

If your lawn is looking a little wet these days, then you might be asking yourself, “How do I fix a muddy lawn?” A muddy lawn isn’t ideal for entertaining (or for our furry friends), and it can [...]

Tis the season for bareroot plants — all the fruit, berries, roses, and shade trees a home could ever ask for. Bareroot plants are less expensive than their container counterparts and are only [...]

Before you can achieve that perfect lawn, you first need to understand the fertilizing basics. More specifically, you need to answer the question, “How often should I fertilize my lawn?” You’ll [...]

What is fertilizer used for? To understand the question, “What is fertilizer used for?” then you also need to understand that all soil is not created equal. There are different types of soil [...]

Growing your own vegetables can be a rewarding hobby. What’s better than to eat the “fruits” of your own labor? But there are a lot of grey areas when it comes to DIY vegetables, especially when [...]

Fertilizer… What is it? How does it work? WHY DO YOU EVEN NEED IT? These are questions the average homeowner might find themselves asking sooner rather than later. And we completely understand. [...]

First and foremost, why is hard soil bad for plants? So you have hard, compacted soil — which means you might be asking yourself, “Is hard soil bad for plants?” If it’s not broke, don’t fix it, [...]

Plant containers and raised beds are perfect additions to any garden. But how do you make sure your new plants will continue to thrive in their new environment? It’s simple, really. You use [...]

So you saw a cute plant container on Pinterest or in the Better Homes and Gardens magazine, but you’re not much of a gardener — or at least, you haven’t dabbled with plant containers before. And [...]

GardenMAX is a powerful soil treatment that can make your garden soil healthier than it’s ever been before. But what is GardenMAX and why should you make GardenMAX your garden’s best friend? [...]

Sometimes it’s nice just to have someone say, “Do this” or “Don’t do that.” Black and white instructions provide a clear path to success, even when it comes to gardening. So if you’re wondering [...]

If you’re like other homeowners, then you might be on the lookout for various ways to build healthy lawn soil and improve your grass in the process. And if this is the case, then you may have [...]

Plants need trace elements (otherwise known as micronutrients) to thrive. Although these micronutrients are only needed in very small amounts, they provide invaluable nourishment to plants and [...]

Healthy soil is important. If you want a lush lawn and a bountiful garden, then you need healthy soil. There’s simply no way around it. But how do you get healthy soil, and when you do acquire [...]

At some point, you’ve probably heard that your soil’s pH level should be “at the correct level” and that it should be “monitored and adjusted as needed.” But what is soil pH, why does soil pH [...]

You might think container gardening is difficult, but in all honesty, most anyone can pull off a simple (and beautiful) plant container. Still, you might be wondering, “How do I plant in pots?” [...]

For those unfamiliar (or even familiar) with gardening, even the simplest activities can be littered with question marks — like watering. How much do you water your garden? How often do you water [...]

Hard, compacted soil is difficult to work with. And that’s putting it lightly. To grow healthy, vibrant plants, you need loose soil that allows water to drain effectively and your roots to absorb [...]

There are many nutrients that are essential for healthy plant growth. But what are these plant nutrients and what roles do they play within your plants? Let’s take a quick look at the following [...]

Every gardener wants the very best out of their soil. Undoubtedly, soil preparation is key to growing the most delicious fruits and veggies out there. In other words, the right soil can go a long [...]

So you’re looking to improve your garden soil … which means you’re probably wondering, “How do I make better garden soil?” And depending on the route you decide to take, the answer to that [...]

To many people, their lawn is a pretty big deal. They want it to look healthy, green, and lush, and they strive to make it the envy of the neighborhood. But unfortunately, a healthy, green, lush [...]