Orchids don't need a lot of fertilizer, but they do need it regularly. Learn how often to fertilize an orchid and how much so you don't overdo it.

Specialty crop growers are facing increasing financial pressure in 2025 as production costs rise faster than farm-gate prices. These crops, which include fruits, vegetables, nuts, and berries, play a ...

I want to plant a blueberry bush this spring, but prior attempts have failed. I’ve read that they require acidic soil. Could I collect my coffee grounds until planting season, and use them to improve ...

President Trump’s second term has had frequent announcements and adjustments around tariffs, and notably fertilizer. In 2025, the President has signed three executive orders specifically mentioning ...

Q: Will evergreen huckleberry grow in central Maryland? Is it as picky as blueberry in terms of needing special soil conditions? There are a few species that bear the name “huckleberry.” Some are in ...

The fertilizer industry fared relatively well in 2025 after facing a perfect storm in 2024, which was plagued by a sharp decline in prices for key crop nutrients amid oversupply in the market and weak ...

Small but mighty, blueberries pack a powerful punch of nutrition in a small package. “Blueberries are incredibly healthy and an excellent addition to anyone's diet,” says Laura Ligos, a registered ...

UC Davis researchers engineered wheat that encourages soil bacteria to convert atmospheric nitrogen into plant-usable fertilizer. By boosting a natural compound in the plant, the wheat triggers ...

SALEM — Oregon State University researchers outlined new projects during the Oregon Blueberry Commission’s Nov. 17 meeting, including a blueberry artificial intelligence assistant and a spray coating ...

Freezing temperatures can damage the root system of blueberries, leading to plant death. Cover roots with mulch or protective wrappings for container plants to prevent excessively cold soil. Winter is ...

If your grass has been watered enough in the drought and water-use restrictions to produce a relatively compact and green lawn, now is the time to fertilize it. A winterizer product with a 3-1-2 ...

A: The hesitation in your gut was right! Nope. No pruning and no fertilizing these plants this time of year, and here’s why. Both pruning and fertilizing signal a plant to put on new growth. This late ...