Having covered light, temperature, and water and humidity, this column will discuss the last environmental factor that affects plant growth and the distribution of plants — nutrition. Plant nutrition ...

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 ...

Tomatoes are heavy feeders that need a significant amount of nutrients to maintain healthy growth. Key nutrients that tomatoes generally need to be boosted throughout their growing cycles include ...