Why Aren't My Japanese Sweet Potatoes Growing?
Hey everyone! I harvested my Japanese sweet potatoes after 116 days, but instead of getting a nice haul of tubers, all I found were a bunch of vines…
fertilizer
Did I Just Over Fertilize My Plants?
I accidentally used way too much fertilizer on my plants! I normally use Fox Farm Grow Big, but instead of the 3 teaspoons I usually put in a…
Does Weed Tea Really Smell That Bad?
I heard from my grandma that mixing weeds in a bucket with rainwater creates some sort of weed tea or fertilizer for my plants. However, I'm a bit…
Is Making Fertilizer with Banana Peels and Oats Worth It?
Hey everyone! I've come across a method for making fertilizer using boiling water, banana peels, and oats, which is said to be rich in nitrogen and potassium. I'm…
Is Bottom Watering with Liquid Fertilizer Effective?
I'm curious about the best way to fertilize my plants if I'm sticking to bottom watering. Should I be mixing liquid fertilizer directly into the water that the…
When and How Should I Fertilize My Garden Plants?
I've been getting into gardening and I'm trying to figure out the best way to fertilize my plants. I've got a mix of perennials like roses, hydrangeas, echinacea,…
What's the Difference Between Weed Tea and Compost Tea?
I've been looking into making my own fertilizer with weeds and other garden scraps, and I've stumbled upon some confusing information about weed tea and compost tea. Both…
How Long Until Fresh Horse Manure Turns into Safe Fertilizer?
I recently got my hands on some free horse manure and I'm hoping to use it as fertilizer for my garden. I'm curious about how long I should…
How to Reuse and Amend Soil in Containers and Grow Bags?
I'm getting ready for my second growing season and will be reusing soil for the first time. I'm curious about the best way to amend it for containers…
Did I Overdo It With Garlic Fertilizer?
I accidentally over-fertilized my garlic by using Neptune Harvest fish fertilizer. I meant to dilute 60 ml in 2 gallons of water, but I miscalculated and used 6…
Help! Our Apartment Smells Terrible After Using New Fertilizer
My partner and I recently switch fertilizers for our indoor plants, opting for a natural liquid option instead of our usual Miracle-Gro. We applied it last weekend, and…
Is It Safe to Use My Cat's Coconut Coir Litter as Fertilizer?
I've switched to using coconut coir as a more sustainable and eco-friendly alternative to traditional clumping clay litter for my cat. My cat seems to love it! Now,…
Is it a good idea to water plants with Epsom salt occasionally?
I've heard that using Epsom salt can benefit my plants, and I'm curious if this is true. Can someone explain how it works and if it can be…
Is My Fertilizer Plan Too Much for My Garden?
Hey everyone! I recently had my soil tested and found that while the pH level is 6.5, which is pretty good, my nitrogen levels are extremely low —…
Best Way to Use Cow Manure for My Garden?
I just started a backyard garden and my sister-in-law, who lives on a ranch, is sending me some cow manure for fertilizer. While I know manure can enrich…
Can I Use Fertilizer Instead of Potassium Nitrate for Stump Removal?
I just learned that potassium nitrate stump remover works by boosting microbial activity instead of breaking down the wood through chemical means. Since I usually have different fertilizers…