Understanding Fertilizer and Soil Amendments | When to Use and When Not to | 196

About this episode

Stacey and Rick discuss the basics of fertilizer, including when and how to use it effectively in gardening.

Fertilizer can be confusing - when should you use it and what type should you use? Stacey and Rick break down the basics of fertilizer, understanding NPK, fertilizer ratios, and the plants that benefit most from the extra boost.

People in this episode

Hosts: Stacey, Rick

Topics covered

• fertilizer
• soil amendments
• NPK
• plant care
• gardening basics

Keywords

• fertilizer
• soil amendments
• NPK
• gardening
• plant nutrition

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