View the numbers on fertilizer packaging as similar to the nutrition information labels on the foods we eat: Separated by hyphens, the three numbers on fertilizer are required by state fertilizer ...

Shopping for plant fertilizer and applying it may seem perplexing at first. Follow these simple tips and you’ll be fertilizing like a pro in no time. Read the Label: What Do Fertilizer Numbers Mean?

Q When should I fertilize the plants in my yard? Why are there so many types of fertilizers? And what do those three numbers on fertilizer packages mean? A We field these three fertilizer questions a ...

Some gardeners are pretty proud of themselves, and rightfully so, because they don’t just grab “a spray” when a plant seems unhappy. They identify the problem and chose the right solution. Good for ...

A lot of people rely on fertilizer with 10-10-10 on the label. Mike McGrath, host of You Bet Your Garden, will reveal why it’s one of the worst things you can give to your plants and why equal numbers ...

Whenever you see a fertilizer product, it will have three numbers prominently listed on the package, usually on the front. These numbers are very important and tell a great deal about what this ...

Ready, set, go. It is time to fertilize. I know you have felt like a bird dog on a point ready to flush, just waiting to get the word to start those spreaders. Now you have the command, so let it rip.

There are several educational programs and events offered by the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension that might interest my readers or your friends. March 5 is a big event day at the master ...

Consider this your yearly reminder. Now is the optimal time to fertilize the lawn. September is the most crucial month for fertilizing cool-season bluegrass and tall fescue lawns. Fertilizer applied ...

Fertilizers contain nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K), indicated by three numbers representing their percentage by weight. Nitrogen promotes leafy growth, phosphorus aids energy transfer ...