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Dormancy is Not Death: What the Soil Does While We Wait
The calendar has turned to December, and for those of us practicing stewardship in South Central Texas, the garden has settled into its annual stillness. The basil is gone, the
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Give It The Big K
Potassium (K) is one of the three essential macronutrients that plants need for healthy growth, alongside nitrogen and phosphorus. It plays a crucial role in various physiological processes, making it
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The Unsung Hero of Plant Health
While nitrogen often steals the spotlight in the world of plant nutrition, phosphorus plays a crucial, often overlooked role in ensuring healthy and vigorous growth. This essential nutrient acts as
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Nitrogen: A Greening Element
Nitrogen is one of the most essential nutrients for plant growth, playing a crucial role in everything from leaf development to chlorophyll production. It’s a key component of fertilizers, helping
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What does the N-P-K on fertilizer mean?
When it comes to gardening and agriculture, understanding the components of fertilizers is essential for promoting healthy plant growth. One of the most important terms you’ll encounter is NPK, which
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Don’t Bury The Flare!
The Dangers of Mulching Over Root Flares Mulch is a fantastic way to improve soil health, conserve moisture, and suppress weeds around your trees. But there’s one crucial mistake that
