What do those numbers on bags and boxes of fertilizer and soil amendments really mean? And what is the difference between a fertilizer and an amendment? 'The Real Dirt' is a column by various local ...

Question: I checked my left over fertilizers and I have six different kinds of fertilizer. Do I really need that many? Could you give us some basic information about plant fertilizers? Answer: I don’t ...

Since we are about to enter our prime growing season in full force, it’s a good time to talk about fertilizer. Fertilizer can be pretty confusing because of the variety and types of fertilizer. You ...

Fertilizer numbers explained: what they mean and what to look for lutavia / Getty Images Even if you make your own compost to feed your plants and amend the soil with plenty of organic matter, you ...

What kinds of fertilizers are best for your lawn and garden? Are organic or synthetic fertilizers the better option? Get the dirt on fertilizers here.

If you’ve ever wondered why your garden isn’t as lush as you hoped, fertilizer mistakes could be the culprit. Fertilizer can be a game-changer, but only if you use it the right way. Many people don’t ...

NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KTRE) - It was during a luncheon that I was confronted by an old contrary acquaintance who asked me what the ideal temperature was to start fertilizing his hay meadow. I paused to ...

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It was during a luncheon that I was confronted by an old contrary acquaintance who asked me what the ideal temperature was to start fertilizing his hay meadow. I paused to collect my thoughts on the ...

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What do those numbers on bags and boxes of fertilizer and soil amendments really mean? And what is the difference between a fertilizer and an amendment? ‘The Real Dirt’ is a column by various master ...