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How to Really Boost Your Garden With Epsom Salt
The next time your garden needs a little TLC, you may want to check your beauty cabinet. That's because Magnesium Sulfate (aka Epsom salt) is a personal care product with a one-two punch! Magnesium is a mineral known to help the body perform over 300 critical functions and while many use Epsom salt during bath time to relieve muscle pain, others maximize the healing benefits of magnesium by applying the salt crystals to their plants. Curious as to how Epsom salt can amp up your food plant...
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How Do Synthetic and Organic Fertilizers Compare?
Knowing the type of fertilizer to apply to your garden can be a little tricky. With the number of choices available, how are you to decide which is most suitable for your garden? An easy place to start is by considering the two main categories of fertilizer: organic and synthetic. While most might think organic is always the way to go, there are some instances where synthetic might be a better choice for your plants. Read on to learn the differences between synthetic and organic fertilizer, h...
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Get the Most From Your Garden With Companion Planting
As gardening becomes increasingly popular, the methods used to ensure a productive garden have also become more strategic. Gone are the days where planting certain vegetables and fruits just for the sake of growing them would yield positive results. With more growers becoming serious about the health and bounty of their crops, now's a great time to really consider what plants are right for your garden based on what you’d like to achieve and companion planting is one way to get you there. ...
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What's the Function of Potassium (K) in Plants?
Last updated: March 25, 2026 Written by: Amir Tajer, B.S.M.E., QAL — Co-Owner & Technical Director, Greenway Biotech Reviewed against: UC Davis Plant Sciences, Penn State Extension, and University of Minnesota Extension plant nutrition guidelines Disclosure: Greenway Biotech manufactures potassium fertilizers mentioned in this guide. Multiple potassium sources are compared so you can choose what works best for your situation. ⚡ Quick Facts: Potassium (K) in Plants Classificat...
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What's the Function of Phosphorus (P) in Plants?
Last updated: April 7, 2026 Technical Review by: Amir Tajer, Greenway Biotech Technical Team Reviewed against: UC Davis, Penn State, and Oregon State Extension plant nutrition guidelines Disclosure: Greenway Biotech manufactures phosphorus fertilizers mentioned in this guide. Organic and water-soluble options are both discussed. ⚡ Quick Facts: Phosphorus in Plants Role in plant nutrition: Phosphorus is a macronutrient essential for energy transfer, cell division, root development...
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Why Calcium is Crucial for Plant Growth: Functions, Deficiency Signs, and Fertilizer Tips
Last updated: April 7, 2026 Written by: Amir Tajer, B.S.M.E., QAL — Co-Owner & Technical Director, Greenway Biotech Reviewed against: UC Davis Plant Sciences Extension, Penn State Extension Agronomy, and Oregon State University Extension Service guidelines Disclosure: Greenway Biotech manufactures several calcium fertilizers mentioned in this guide, including Calcium Nitrate and Cal-Mag Plus. Organic and alternative options are also discussed. ⚡ Quick Facts: Calcium in Plants ...
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Should You Add Fertilizer to Your Compost Pile?
"What are you using for compost?" "That compost pile is coming along nicely." "I never start planting without a compost pile." Whether you've been planting for years or you're tilling rows for the first time, composting and fertilizing never fail to come up in conversations about the ins and outs of gardening. But what exactly is composting? Is the talk of fertilizer simply hype? If you've ever wondered about compost or fertilizer and what they can do for y...
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The Importance of a Pollinator-Friendly Garden and How Boric Acid Can Help
Most people wouldn't think twice about applying pesticides to their garden when the plants aren't being produced for consumption. After all, as long as you aren't planning to eat what you're growing, it shouldn't matter what you apply to keep pests away, as long as they help your plants thrive. This explains the popularity of toxic pesticides like sprays and granular varieties aimed at killing ants, beetles, and other insects that prey on plants, even when they are harmful...
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Fertilizer Toxicity vs. Nutrient Deficiency: Spotting the Difference in Your Plants
Fertilizer toxicity and nutrient deficiency are common plant conditions with very different causes that can both destroy a crop while looking exactly the same. What is fertilizer toxicity or nutrient deficiency? How can you tell if either of these are happening to your plants? Here's what you need to know about fertilizer toxicity, nutrient deficiency, and how to figure out which of these conditions is affecting your plants. What is Fertilizer Toxicity in Plants? Fertilizer toxicity, som...
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7 Reasons to Keep Copper Sulfate Handy in Your Home
Of the many substances found in nature, few are as versatile as Copper Sulfate. An inorganic compound derived from the combination of Copper and Sulfur, Copper Sulfate takes the form of a bright blue salt. Due to its vivid color, it also goes by the names Cupric Sulfate, Copper Sulfite, chalcanthite, blue vitriol, and bluestone. Color isn't the only outstanding characteristic of Copper Sulfate, however. Affordable and extremely useful to everyone from farmers to science teachers, the bene...
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How Soil Erosion Affects Your Garden and What You Can do About it
You may have heard of soil erosion as an issue for farmers because it can be the source of a huge drop in productivity and profits in the context of commercial agriculture, but did you know that it can also affect your garden? Even when you've meticulously planned and controlled every other aspect of your flowerbeds, soil erosion can be the one thing keeping your plants from the healthy garden soil they need to thrive. So what can you do to slow the scourge of soil erosion? It helps to un...
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Why Monopotassium Phosphate is a Great Choice for Plant Health
Monopotassium Phosphate, an eco-friendly fertilizer makes for strong roots when your plants need it most. Jumpstart your harvest this season with our 100 percent water soluble and heavy metal free Monopotassium Phosphate plant fertilizer that helps establish firm roots early in the growing season to ensure your crops are full and healthy. Our Monopotassium Phosphate fertilizer contains 52% phosphorous and 34% potassium and is a highly efficient and effective form of fertilizer that feed...
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How Do Soil Microbes Affect Plant Health?
Soil Microbes and Plant Health: The Underground Ecosystem Your Garden Depends On Think of your soil as a bustling city — and the bacteria, fungi, and protozoa living in it are the workforce that keeps everything running. 🌱 Quick Facts — Soil Microbes & Plant Health A single teaspoon of productive soil contains between 100 million and 1 billion bacteria, spanning thousands of species [1] Mycorrhizal fungi partner with roughly 80% of all land plants, dramatically expanding the root ...
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Sulfur Deficiency in Plants: Symptoms, Causes, and How to Fix It
By: Amir Tajer, B.S.M.E., QAL — Co-Owner & Technical Director, Greenway Biotech Last updated: February 18, 2026 Technical Review by: Amir Tajer, Greenway Biotech Technical Team (soil fertility and specialty fertilizer formulation) Reviewed against: Penn State Extension, Iowa State University ICM, and Rutgers NJAES sulfur fertility guidelines Disclosure: Greenway Biotech manufactures sulfur powder and fertilizer products mentioned in this guide. Alternative sulfur sources and organic opt...
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6 Friendly Bugs You Want in Your Garden
Did you know certain insects are good for your garden and can actually protect your plants from pests? The secret to attracting beneficial bugs is simple — just make them feel at home! Attract them with their favorite plants, give them water to drink, and a place to shelter. These little critters will soon earn their keep by keeping pests at bay, pollinating your crops, and keeping your garden healthy and harmonious — no pesticides required! 1. Ladybug Long considered symbols of good luck,...
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How Soil Moisture Can Affect Your Plant's Growth
Anyone who's ever tried to cultivate house plants knows the impact of soil moisture, whether a plant is too dry or too wet. Every plant has an optimal range in which the soil is conducive to healthy plant growth. It's relatively easy to control in your home, but what about in the garden? How can you ensure that your plants are given the best chance to thrive? In this piece, we'll talk about how soil moisture affects healthy plant growth and how you can provide the optimal soil moi...
