TheAuburn University reports “that more than 40 percent of Alabama garden soilshave very high or excessive levels of phosphorus even though phosphorus is naturally low in all Alabama soils”. Alabama is not unique in this respect, making this a significant problem that should be a warning to a...
Corn--soy cropping systems from three soil regions of Ohio were subjected to 11 yr of P restriction to measure impacts on soil P availability and agronomic performance as well as both physical and biological indicators of soil health. While both soil P availability and plant tissue P contents ...
In many agricultural areas, decades of phosphorus-based fertilizer use have led to a saturation of the soil's capacity to hold the nutrient. This increases the likelihood that any additional phosphorus applied to the land will run off into waterways, where it is a known cause of harmful algal...
How to Add Calcium to Plants Naturally Egg Shells or Oyster Shells Addingcrushed egg shellsor oyster shells to the soil is a natural way to boost your plants' calcium. Add the shells to your compost or top layer of soil. Over time, this will increase the calcium that flows to your plant...
Carrots are among the easiest garden vegetables to grow—and the most bountiful--given the right conditions. Learn to grow carrots.
The crop has a relatively high phosphorus requirement for healthy root development and nitrogen fixation. Growing chickpeas draw a lot of potassium from the soil; therefore, it’s important to replenish it. Potash fertilizer application boosts the crop’s resilience to stresses like drought, pests,...
Your new lawn is working hard enough to establish roots. As a new sod fertilizer, the New Lawn Starter Box provides it with the right amount of phosphorus and other nutrients your grass roots need to establish and thrive. To learn more, read When to Fertilize Newly Installed Sod. The ...
It’s also important to check on the condition of your mower blades. These will naturally dull over time and end up tearing the grass rather than cutting it. The jagged tops of the leaves can then turn brown or white and, combined with the messy finish, will ruin the look of your lawn...
Give it a thorough initial watering, and wait patiently for the plant to develop resilience. As long as you’re providing the ideal humidity, temperatures, and sunlight levels, you’re on the right track! 12. Nutrient Deficiency A lack of key macronutrients, like nitrogen, phosphorus, and cal...
Allow the soil to dry thoroughly between waterings, and always ensure that water is able to drain out of the pot quickly. Best Fertilizer for Aloe Vera Because of its slow growth rate, aloe doesn’t need much feeding. A fertilizer high in phosphorus with an NPK of 10-40-10 will do th...