Lawn & Garden (soil, Fertilizers, Flowers)

Knowing how soil affects plant growth is important to growing a successful garden. Healthy soil means healthy plants. That said, it helps to learn about the different types of soil textures and how each can affect the garden. In addition, knowing about the various types of fertilizers for soil enhancement can help you learn how to improve soil health for growing healthy, happy plants. Fertilizers enhance the growth of plants. This goal is met in two ways, the traditional one being additives that provide nutrients. The second mode by which some fertilizers act is to enhance the effectiveness of the soil by modifying its water retention and aeration. Fertilizers usually provide 3 main macronutrients: nitrogen for leaf growth, phosphorus for the development of roots, flowers and seeds and potassium for strong stem growth, movement of water in plants, promotion of flowering and fruiting.

Flowers are in high demand at local markets. On top of being a good crop to invest in, flowers make a booth stand out in a market. They’re bright and beautiful and draw people in – they practically sell themselves! You can dedicate an entire booth to your blossoms, or you can use them to enhance your other goods. Private label brands can always make a good profit out of various flower seeds and fertilizers for the consumers soil. With flowers such as Peonies which are always in demand, and sellers can charge a pretty penny for them and granules and liquid fertilizers to support the soil on which the plants grow. Not every soil is perfect for all kinds of flowers, sometimes our soil lacks a certain nutrient which can be replaced with a fertilizer.