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A Guide to Greener Grass - Selecting the Proper Fertilizer for Your Lawn
Having a yard with luscious, green grass is ideal, but is not always the easiest to achieve. Many turn to fertilizer to help with lawn care, but with all the options available on the market, how do you know which one to choose? Read on to learn how to diagnose your lawn and what factors you should consider before deciding what fertilizer is best for your lawn's needs. What Are the Symptoms of a Sick Lawn? Healthy grass is thick, uniformly green and weed-free. When you run your hand over ...
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Is it Possible to Build Your Plant's Immune System?
Last updated: March 25, 2026 Written by: Amir Tajer, B.S.M.E., QAL — Co-Owner & Technical Director, Greenway Biotech, Inc. (Est. 1989 · CDFA Registered · Madera, CA) Reviewed against: UC Davis Plant Sciences, Penn State Extension, and USDA ARS plant pathology research on plant defense mechanisms and nutrient-disease interactions Disclosure: Greenway Biotech manufactures Potassium Sulfate and other fertilizers mentioned in this guide. General nutrient management practices are discussed ind...
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Why Chelated Iron DTPA Can Help Your Aquaponics System Thrive
Chelated Iron DTPA is an artificially created supplement which ensures that plants grown through aquaponics get the necessary amount of iron to thrive. This supplement prevents iron deficiencies by attaching iron to an organic substance, making it soluble. Chelated Iron DTPA works with the natural processes used by plants to absorb iron into the root structure and is specifically optimized to work best in aquaponic systems that have a standard pH level between 6.0 and 7.5. This product is adm...
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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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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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The Role of Root Health in Your Plants and How to Improve It
Take care of your plants and your plants will take care you. Get more enjoyment from your flowers and plants while increasing crop yield, when you take proper care of their root systems using an organic fertilizer. A common mistake made by new gardeners is to overlook the health of the root systems of their plants. Root systems are like the foundation of a house or building. Just as a poor foundation can lead to a structure tumbling down, an unhealthy root system leads to the "tumbling do...
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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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Our Top 5 Fertilizer Picks for Your Vegetable Garden
Nourishing your plants from the soil up is of utmost important for growing a healthy crop. Different minerals are necessary to support the various plants you may be growing in your garden. Vegetables in particular have a range of nutrient needs based on their types. Root vegetables need different nutrients than leafy greens, which need different nutrients than legumes, etc. In this article, we'll help narrow down some of the fertilizers in our collection that may help you get the most ...
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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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The Difference Between Fungal and Bacterial Infections in Your Plants
Determining the difference between a fungal and a bacterial infection in your plant makes a difference in the treatment, both chemical and garden modifications to prevent the disease from spreading. What is a Fungal Infection in Plants? Fungal Infection of Oak Leaf In a nutshell, fungi are living organisms that cause plant infections. Fungus, the singular term, can take different forms, and different types of plants attract different types of fungus. Fungi can attack the berries of plants, t...
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How to Easily Create a Regenerative Garden
There's more than one way to save the planet and luckily, gardening is an awesome way to give back to the Earth. Some gardening methods, like regenerative gardening, do a little more for Mother Nature than your typical garden. If you'd like to learn why and how to build your own regenerative garden, just read on! What is Regenerative Gardening? Instead of relying on pesticides, weed killers and synthetic fertilizers to grow vegetable gardens, regenerative gardeners rely on nature&#...
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Why You Should Rotate Your Crops
Having the same crops every season will result in progressively lower yields if everything else remain constant. As such, it is advisable to deploy crop rotation and have different plants on your fall garden this season. Also, rotation can help you partially deal with a soil pathogen associated with root disease in sick plants. Additionally, crop rotation plays various other crucial roles, especially soil health, organic matter, and the stimulation of microbial communities in the soil. What i...
