18 articles on "fertilizer"

Avoiding Fertilizer burn on your lawn

Fertilizer burn appears when fertilizer is spread unevenly or in excessive amounts needed across the lawn. It is the browning and possible killing of plants that have been exposed to excessive nitrogen. It is easy to spot because it appears across th...

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Understanding the nutrients in fertilizer

Fertilizer labels always have three largely printed numbers, such as 10-10-10 fertilizer. This is called the fertilizer grade and it is a standard among all brands of fertilizers. These numbers represent the amount of nitrogen (N), phosphate (P2O5), ...

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Create more Blossoms on Your Flowers

The secret to making your flowering trees, shrubs, annuals, and perennials bloom more is in the numbers. All fertilizers have analysis numbers on the package. These numbers represent the percentage of each chemical the product contains. For example, ...

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Avoiding Fertilizer burn on your lawn

A perfect lawn is something that many homeowners aspire to have. It's a green, healthy lawn that's free from weeds and pests. One of the essential factors in achieving this goal is by adding fertilizers to your lawn. While fertilizers are necessary f...

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Understanding the nutrients in fertilizer

When it comes to gardening and farming, one of the most important factors to consider is the soil. Good soil is essential for healthy plant growth, but even the best soil may not contain all the nutrients that plants need. That’s where fertilizer c...

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Create more Blossoms on Your Flowers

Flowers are one of the most delightful and beautiful creations of Mother Nature. They have been admired for centuries for their beauty, fragrances, and vibrant colors. Flowers are used to decorate homes, weddings, and other special occasions. They ar...

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Fertilizing to Create More Blossoms on Your Flowers, Flowering Shrubs and Trees

Fertilizing to Create More Blossoms on Your Flowers, Flowering Shrubs and Trees by: Michael McGroarty The secret to making your flowering trees, shrubs, annuals, and perennials bloom more is in the numbers. All fertilizers have analysis numbers ...

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Lawn Fertilizer

Let’s not talk about lawn fertilizer. Let’s talk about air. Air has oxygen and carbon dioxide and a bunch of other elements in it but mostly air is composed of nitrogen. This is good news for your lawn since the other day I read this, “Few soil...

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Ten Steps To A Healthy Lawn

Steps To A Healthy Lawn by: News Canada A simple, "preventative maintenance" lawn care plan will keep your lawn in top shape all year 'round (NC)-Just follow these 10 easy steps to keep your lawn at its best: 1. Start with a good soil prepa...

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The "Environmentally Friendly" Lawn

"Environmentally Friendly" Lawn by: News Canada Organic or conventional fertilizer? (NC)-A well-maintained lawn acts like a giant air filter, constantly removing pollutants and carbon dioxide, and replenishing the oxygen supply. A lawn is a valu...

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