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The article discusses the advantages and disadvantages of using organic and synthetic fertilizers.

The article offers information on how to grow bonsai plants, which is the art of growing certain shrubs and trees in small and shallow containers. It states that several plant species can be grown in the bonsai fashion which include fig trees, pine trees, and juniper trees. It adds that pre-started bonsai plants are a good way to start learning about bonsai.

The article presents information on germinating seeds indoors and caring for seedlings. It states that Monocotyledons and Dicotyledons are the two distinctive categories into which the seeds of flowering plants are placed. It also mentions that temperature impacts the metabolism and growth of plant cells.

The article discusses the various aspects of hand pollinating indoor cucumbers and strawberries. An overveiw about one factors that promote the popularity of indoor gardening is provided. Also offered is a guide to understanding the anatomy of and how to pollinate the flowers of two popular indoor grown vegetables.

The article offers some tips on how to grow and harvest hops at home. Recommendations for hop growing include purchasing rhizomes, planting them no later than May, and adding soil amendments for better growth. It advises gardeners to use their senses of sight, touch, and smell to ensure that the plants are right for harvest.

The article discusses how to grow and propagate shamrocks. An overview of the plants including its growth, characteristics, and its reproduction is provided. Steps on propagating shamrocks are offered from removal from their pots, transfer into another containers to soil drainage creation are offered. The proper way of watering them is explained.

The article discusses growing onions at home for its taste, freshness, and relative ease in planting. It states that all it requires is a well-lighted environment, and well-drained soil and does not require large areas for planting. It offers further information on how to plant onions by cultivating the soil through nitrogen, sowing them 1 to 2 inches apart, and regularly moistening the soil but not saturating them.

The article offers information on elements required for plant growth and nutrition, including macro nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium; secondary nutrients like calcium, magnesium and sulfur; and micro nutrients like iron, copper and zinc.

The discusses the nature of kelp or Ascophyllum nodosum, a perennial brown algae or seaweed that grows in the cold waters of the north Atlantic Ocean. It notes use of the species including the improvement of plants' or animals' physical well being and serves as fertilizer, soil conditioners and animal feed. It explains the benefits of kelp including increase or more rapid germination of seeds, lessens plant loss due to transplanting and better resistance to pests and fungal attacks.

The article discusses the essential element of nitrogen (N) and its forms. It states the importance of nitrogen in both plants and animals. It describes a role plays by nitrogen in the production of amino acids and in the development of nucleic acids. It also discusses the different forms of nitrogen including dinitrogen (N2), organic nitrogen (C-NH2), ammonium nitrogen (NH4) and nitrate nitrogen (NO3).

The article offers step-by-step instructions for growing produce in a bag.

The article discusses foliar feeding, pioneered in the 1950s by Doctors H. B. Tuckey and S. B. Wittwer at Michigan State University. It offers tips for successful foliar feeding, including foliar feed when the weather is humid and the temperature is below 80 degrees Fahrenheit, use a wetting agent and use a sprayer that creates the finest mist possible. The article also observes a trend in the liquid fertilizer sector of marketing foliar feeding as a simple fix for what may be a major problem.

The article presents alternative recommendations for soil management practices. Some liquid nutrient applications can have unseen side effects on soil which may lead to the destruction of the bacterial/microbial balance of the soil, but can also be avoided by applying various organic amendments which can support the plant through all of its life stages, and preserve the natural health of the soil. These amendments include earthworm castings, compost, kelp meal and bone meal.

The article focuses on mycorrhiza, the symbiotic relationship between a fungus and the roots of the plant. It notes that the relationship is classified as mutual but on rare occasions it has been found to be pathogenic. It states that mycorrhiza fungi have the potential to increase each plant's ability to locate and utilize water and nutrients if used in large farming operations.