When growing flowers, food, or houseplants, these organic fertilizers are packed with essential nutrients for success.

A beautiful tropical plant, bougainvillea boasts clusters of papery flowers ranging from hot pink to magenta, fiery orange to deep purple, as well as red and white. Add a touch of tropical magic to ...

Slow-release fertilizers, whether organic or inorganic, are less likely to leach into water. They keep nitrogen steadily available over a longer period of time, similar to a slow-release vitamin.

Q: What slow-release fertilizer can I use when setting out tomato plants? (along with Epsom salts). — H.M., Montgomery A: You can use organic products such as Microlife, Soil Food (from Garden ...

AMES, Iowa – Iowa State University researchers weren’t looking for a slow-release fertilizer that could feed crops while protecting water quality, but they may have found one. Researchers looking to ...

Conventional slow-release fertilizers consist of urea coated in water-insoluble sulfur or polymers. Such fertilizers reduce runoff that can lead to harmful algal blooms in waterways, says Gehan ...

Slow-release fertilizer is helpful for container gardening, allowing gardeners to apply fertilizer once during planting and water regularly. Photo by Cheryl Clock / Postmedia ...

A review paper, currently in the pre-proof stage, has been published online investigating the recent advances in research into biochar-based slow-release fertilizers. The findings of the research will ...