Because it is a Mediterranean herb, lavender thrives in poor, dry soils. I often get asked, does it need fertilizer? The short answer is probably not. But depending on your specific growing conditions ...

There's a lot of confusion over whether plant food is the same thing as fertilizer. Is there a difference? Let's find out.

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A biological mechanism makes plant roots more hospitable to microbes. Researchers at the John Innes Centre have identified a ...

Extension experts share six mistakes based on real farm records that could be increasing your corn fertilizer expense ...

For decades, the biosolids industry has recycled human and industrial waste into organic fertilizer for large-scale agricultural applications. But concerns are mounting as evidence grows that these ...