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Adding this crucial element to your garden will help your plants flourish in their growth cycle. We asked pro gardeners why you need to add nitrogen to your soil.| The Spruce
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Compost tea is powerhouse fertilizer for your plants that's packed with nutrients and microbes, and it's easy to make on your own. Learn how to make compost tea.| The Spruce
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Learn what NPK stands for on a fertilizer label. Determine how the numbers on a fertilizer bag and other ingredients may impact your garden.| The Spruce
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Manure tea is one of the most valuable concoctions to make for your garden. It's nutrient-rich and can be used as a great fertilizer for your plants.| The Spruce
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This overview of organic, inorganic, and synthetic nitrogen fertilizers helps you determine what is best for your plants.| The Spruce
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Fish emulsion is an organic fertilizer that you can buy or make from byproducts of fish oil and fish meal. Learn how to use it and make your own.| The Spruce
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Blood meal is popular with organic gardeners as a fertilizer, but it has other uses, too. Find out what it is and when to use it in your garden.| The Spruce
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Fertilizers provide key nutrients to your yard and garden. We vetted top picks, considering type, nutrient content, feed duration, and ease of use.| The Spruce