Q: Can you provide any feedback on growing Arabian jasmine here in the Las Vegas Valley? I read on the internet to use a 10-30-10 fertilizer but can’t find any for home use. On the internet, folks ...

In my youth, I worked for a well-known Minnesota garden center. My co-workers and I would be frequently asked why a customer’s dahlia, geranium or other prized ornamental plant wasn’t blooming.

Q: Do you recommend any cactus fertilizer for the San Pedros I am growing inside my house? I repotted them in September, but they are still small. A: Hard to say. Apply a small amount of fertilizer ...

Your lawn and garden need nutrients to grow and stay healthy. Soil is an important source of key nutrients but it doesn’t always contain them in adequate amounts. That’s why many homeowners take the ...

We have a short growing season in Michigan. Whether your garden is for floral beauty or putting food on the table, fertilizing properly is hugely important. Remember the old saying, “You are what you ...

Understanding the numbers on the fertilizer bags is essential before you can properly use the fertilizer. So let’s dig in. Soil nutrient management can be a little intimidating. I gave a Zoom ...

The three numbers on fertilizer are the N-P-K ratio, which stands for nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. These three nutrients have separate functions and are essential to a plant's growth and ...

“I wasn’t really happy with the way my plants grew last year. Do you think I need to add fertilizer and if so, what kind, and how much?” — D.R. There are so many fertilizer options out there, it’s ...

To get your Christmas cactus to bloom, look for fertilizers with a high phosphorus content. That's the middle number on a ...