Although the terms are often used interchangeably, plant food and fertilizer are not the same thing. The biggest difference is that plant food is made by the plants themselves, while fertilizer is a ...

Gardeners are often told how important nutrients are to plants. But what is a nutrient, actually? “Nutrients are the chemical elements that plants need to build their tissues and operate their life ...

Plants need 16 elements for normal growth. Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, potassium, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, and ...

Don't just grab any fertilizer. Learn the differences between organic, natural, and synthetic options to make the best choice for your garden.

Nitrogen is an essential nutrient for plant growth, but the overuse of synthetic nitrogen fertilizers in agriculture is not sustainable. A team of bacteriologists and plant scientists discuss the ...