The proper timing of gardening work has a real impact on getting the desired results. One of the challenges of gardening in southeast Louisiana (or anywhere) is learning when activities like planting, ...

Like the age-old question about the chicken and the egg, there’s also the gardening dilemma: What do I do first–water or fertilize? When you value the investment you’ve made in your beautiful backyard ...

This article introduces the essentials of fertilizing outdoor plants, flowers, and shrubs to ensure healthy growth and vibrant blooms. It covers the different types of fertilizers, including organic ...

An international research team led by Justus Liebig University Giessen (JLU) and the Joint FAO/IAEA Centre of Nuclear Techniques in Food and Agriculture has identified the gene responsible for a ...

This past week, right around mid-June, I received my first question about Japanese beetles. Throughout a growing season, plants, insects, diseases and many other natural processes emerge, develop and ...

Rock dust offers multiple sustainable benefits. A simple solution for making modern life more sustainable may be right under our feet. A Seattle-based carbon removal company is collecting rock dust ...

A recent study released by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency suggested that human health risks associated with toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) were elevated in some places ...

When to fertilize your lawn depends largely on what type of grass is in your yard. The best time to fertilize any lawn is when the grass is actively growing. Most lawns benefit from being fertilized ...

Iowans have made it through another winter and many are looking to re-beautify their once-colorful lawns and gardens. If that's you, grab some gloves and some fertilizer and follow these tips. When ...

Trees are an investment, so you want to give them what they need to grow and thrive. But you may assume that means you should fertilize a sapling as soon as you plant it. Although it may seem ...

Both US and Canadian farmers rely upon fertilizer from across the border Farmers are already grappling with high costs and low prices Potash prices up nearly 20% this year ahead of US tariffs ...

Did you know Pennsylvania has some fairly new rules on when and how you can fertilize your lawn? The rules, passed in 2022, apply to both homeowners and companies caring for home lawns. One of the ...