"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Just like the sun and rain, flowers need fertilizer! But what do all those numbers and letters on the ...

Both gardeners and plants work hard in summer. For plants, growing foliage, developing buds, opening flowers, and forming and ripening fruits take a lot of energy. They need a helping hand, and you ...

Hydrangea bushes flowering in a garden on a sunny day - Svechkova Olena/Shutterstock With so many beautiful varieties and colors, hydrangeas are a staple plant in many gardens. However, to ensure ...

Q: I recently bought a new peony for my backyard. This is in addition to a couple of peonies I already have. The problem is neither of my existing peonies have had as many flowers as I hoped they ...

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When high summer heat combines with lack of rain, plant growth can slow from its peak levels in spring and early summer. If/when that happens, remember that nutrition needs go down accordingly. Be ...

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Take one look at the dizzying array of fertilizers lining the shelves of garden and home-supply stores, and you'll think you need something different for every plant in your garden. The truth is that ...

PAN, ALONG WITH THE GREAT GARY ENGLE AT VALLEY VIEW FARMS. AND WE’RE TALKING ABOUT FERTILIZERS TODAY. IF YOUR PLANTS AREN’T DOING WELL, THAT MIGHT BE THE REASON YOU’RE NOT FEEDING THEM. JUST LIKE YOU.