Plants love a good liquid fertilizer. There are many commercial products such as Miracle-Gro that can be purchased, but they are expensive. Those products are all chemicals. I prefer to use an organic liquid fertilizer. Here is an easy way to put your compost pile to work and make your own liquid fertilizer. more »

Plants that are mulched usually grow well enough, but the mulch needs to break down so it can be absorbed through the plant's roots. Liquid fertilizer is easy to make and can be directly absorbed by the plant, meaning your plant will grow faster and be healthier and stronger. Liquid fertilizer is especially important for plants that grow in pots, and plants quickly use up the nutrients in the potted soil. more »

Perfectly green grass is the dream of many homeowners. Simple watering is often not enough to maintain a lush lawn. Dozens of commercial lawn fertilizers are on the market, but they often depend on various chemicals to fertilize your grass. You can make a liquid fertilizer at home using natural ingredients as an alternative. The liquid fertilizer is absorbed by the ground and grass faster than dry fertilizer, and you know you are enriching your soil without harsh chemicals. more »

If you are tired of the hassles of carrying around bags of commercial fertilizer and never know for sure if you are using too much, then creating your own liquid fertilizer is for you. No more guessing how much to use or worrying about burning tender roots. This liquid fertilizer is easy to apply, doesn't require the labor of mixing it into the soil, and can be applied anywhere at any time even to those hard to reach plants you can't quite get to with commercial fertilizers. more »

Going green is not just the choice of a few environmentally concerned activists. Now, green living and farming have become necessary choices for many due to alarming environmental changes. Farmers and gardeners want to reduce their carbon footprint while promoting sustainability and health. Organic farming/gardening works with natural processes to produce healthful foods without damaging the environment. Buy organic liquid fertilizers and save the environment from harmful chemicals. more »

Liquid fertilizers are almost as individual as the gardeners who use them. It seems as if every spring there are hundreds of new ones on the shelf for you to choose. While it can be time consuming, picking the one that works best for you is well worth the time and effort spent, for as the summer heats up and the gardens grow, your payoff will be bigger, stronger and more beautiful plants. more »

The majority of liquid fertilizers available offer nutrients for a short period of time; many need to be reapplied every two to four weeks. This type of fertilizer comes in a bottle that attaches to your garden hose. One potential disadvantage of liquid over granular fertilizers is that it can be difficult to know exactly where you've applied the chemicals. However, there are some methods that are useful for ensuring full coverage. more »

There are many different types of liquid fertilizer products designed to stimulate growth in plants and gardens. One type of liquid fertilizer, often referred to as fish emulsion, contains discarded fish parts as a base and is an effective fertilizer supplement. Many gardeners and landscapers particularly like the ease of application, low cost and non-chemical manufacturing process of liquid fish fertilizer. more »

Compost in any form is a plant's idea of gourmet health food. Made into tea, it's the ideal liquid fertilizer, especially for young plants. Compost tea helps plants grow stronger and more productive and, evidence suggests, can protect against disease. more »