Should you go with granular or liquid — or maybe fertilizer spikes? Slow release or quick release? Organic or synthetic? Do you even need to fertilize and, if so, when should you apply it? Fertilizing ...

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Commercial fertilizers aren't that good for the soil or the surrounding ecosystem. Plus, they're getting pricey. This DIY fertilizer uses free kitchen scraps.

Two of my favorite house plants have gotten quite large. How can I tell when it is time to move them to larger pots? How do I select the best potting soil and fertilizer? Your frequency of watering is ...