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Don't just grab any fertilizer. Learn the differences between organic, natural, and synthetic options to make the best choice for your garden.

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Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. The ...

Growing plants feels exciting, especially when a bag promises instant nutrition for roots, stems, and leaves. But what if ...

Organic fertilizers are gentle-acting carbon- and microbe-containing materials from plant and animal residues. Examples include blood, bone, compost, manures, seaweed, sugars, grains, meals and worm ...

If your garden supplies much of your family's yearly food intake, you'll want to do all you can to maximize your vegetables' nutritional quality. The following potent, correctly balanced fertilizing ...

Fortunately, there are many homemade alternatives you can use. Each suggestion involves regular items that most people use, ...

Years of stormwater runoff from farmland and lawns has led to elevated levels of harmful bacteria, phosphorus, and weeds throughout the Macatawa Watershed. “The key to restoring the health of the ...