Things You’ll Need: liquid-fertilizers

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 »

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 »

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 »

Fertilizing flowers can be done with a liquid fertilizer attached to a hose. Spray plants heavily enough to see liquid dripping from the leaves. Fertilize flowers with tips from a professional landscaper in this free video on lawns and gardening. more »

Coffee ground tea is an excellent liquid fertilizer and soil enhancer for acid-loving plants like vegetables and roses. Rather than throwing away used coffee grounds, follow these steps to make a simple and free soil enhancer. Adding coffee grounds (with coffee filter) to compost pile adds nitrogen to the mix as well and is beneficial to any plant in your garden. more »

Ranunculus flowers are usually sold and planted as rhizomes. Sometimes these are mistakenly referred to as bulbs or tubers. The plants are native to South America. Plant the ranunculus rhizomes one and a half to two inches in well-drained soil, with the tips of the rhizomes pointing down. Cover with soil. Water well. During the growing season, the plants can be fed once with fish emulsion or other organic liquid fertilizer when the flower buds appear. more »

Fish emulsion fertilizer is an amazing fertilizer that you can easily make at home. Fish fertilizer is one of the most powerful organic fertilizers that you can feed your plants. It is made from the remains of fish. It is a liquid fertilizer made from emulsifying fish byproducts and is considered an organic mixture since it is naturally derived. Here's how to make fish emulsion fertilizer at home: more »

With the right tomato food, you can grow terrific tomatoes. Many people spend a lot of money on store-bought fertilizers which are full of chemicals. These fertilizers are not only expensive; they’re bad for your tomatoes as well as your health. There are simple ways however to make your own healthy, low-cost, and effective organic plant fertilizer at home. You can make organic liquid fertilizer out of seaweed, earthworm compost, rabbit droppings or other vegetarian animal manure, coffee grounds, etc. Here's how to make a wonderful organic tomato food out of seaweed: more »

According to my personal research. I have found, in general, organic is hands down. The best tasting produce, but if it could be rated on a scale of flavor that is. Let's say, the scale is 1 to 12, and let's say that organic produce has a general flavor level of about 8 and eight is excellent flavor. What if you could grow produce at the level of 12, four points higher on the scale. One third more flavor just by adding two simple ingredients, magnesium and calcium at high levels. There is a product called (MagiCAL), it's a liquid fertilizer with the proper amounts needed. I highly recommend it! more »