It may be time for fertilizer. “Plants get their food from photosynthesis, but they need some other micronutrients and macronutrients that are critical in creating enzymes, regulating water ...

To remove dead leaves that have not yet fallen on their own, use a sharp pair of scissors you have dipped in rubbing alcohol.

Zucchini can be one of the most prolific plants in your garden, but proper nutrients are key to grow fruit. When it comes to ...

In a special Earth Month episode of “Matt About Town,” WTOP’s Matt Kaufax went to Blue Plains Wastewater Treatment Plant in ...

Coffee grounds and banana peels can be used to make a compost tea. You let it sit for a week or two and then add it to your soil. Wallitsch said it is full of potassium and makes a great fertilizer ...

Look for a fertilizer with equal nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium levels for flowering varieties. Potting soil helps get your plants ready for growth. Miracle-Gro Houseplant Potting Mix contains ...

Industrial farming practices often deplete the soil of important nutrients and minerals, leaving farmers to rely on ...