The numbers on your fertilizer bag explained by Stephanie Suesan Smith, Ph.D.

When you buy a bag of fertilizer, it has three numbers on the front of it. Do you know what those numbers really mean? By law they are listed in this order: Nitrogen-Phosphorus-Potassium. The numbers are the percent of the product inside that is composed of each number. For example, a popular mix is 3-2-1. That means the bag is... 

How A Garden Soil Tester Can Help Your Plants Grow Better

Most gardeners agree that the most fun part of setting up a new garden or flowerbed is selecting the plants that will be combined to create a breathtaking display of foliage, flowers, and even winter interest. Yet, there is a lot of work that must be done to make certain the correct plants are chosen for the conditions of the new bed....