Liquid fertilizer root burn occurs when concentrated synthetic plant food hits dry potting mix. Instead of nourishing your plant, high-salinity minerals pull moisture directly out of tender root tips via reverse osmosis.

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Learning how to protect shade plants from summer sun is the single most important skill for any apartment or patio gardener. If your beautiful ferns, hostas, or begonias are looking crispy, brown, or bleached-out, do not panic.

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Imagine it is a hot summer afternoon on your patio. Your potted tomatoes or fresh basil look a bit wilted, so you give them a deep drink of water until it pours out the bottom drainage holes. You feel like… Continue reading →