View the numbers on fertilizer packaging as similar to the nutrition information labels on the foods we eat: Separated by hyphens, the three numbers on fertilizer are required by state fertilizer ...

Shopping for plant fertilizer and applying it may seem perplexing at first. Follow these simple tips and you’ll be fertilizing like a pro in no time. Read the Label: What Do Fertilizer Numbers Mean?

The numbers on fertilizer can be vexing at first, but once you realize that they correspond to nutrients in the mix, they're much easier to decode.

Q When should I fertilize the plants in my yard? Why are there so many types of fertilizers? And what do those three numbers on fertilizer packages mean? A We field these three fertilizer questions a ...

Some gardeners are pretty proud of themselves, and rightfully so, because they don’t just grab “a spray” when a plant seems unhappy. They identify the problem and chose the right solution. Good for ...

A lot of people rely on fertilizer with 10-10-10 on the label. Mike McGrath, host of You Bet Your Garden, will reveal why it’s one of the worst things you can give to your plants and why equal numbers ...

Fertilizer numbers explained: what they mean and what to look for lutavia / Getty Images Even if you make your own compost to feed your plants and amend the soil with plenty of organic matter, you ...

Fertilizers contain nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K), indicated by three numbers representing their percentage by weight. Nitrogen promotes leafy growth, phosphorus aids energy transfer ...

Labor Day weekend is quickly approaching that signals many things: the Nebraska State Fair, the start of school, and the perfect time to fertilize lawns. So now is the time to find out the benefits of ...