Understanding Auxins and Cytokinins

Auxins and cytokinins are classes of plant hormones that regulate plant growth. Their main difference lies in their two most important respective functions. 

Charcoal for Plants

This guide shows how and why to use charcoal in your soil and explains the differences between activated charcoal, biochar, and horticultural charcoal.

Phosphorus and Plants

Phosphorus is an essential nutrient required for plants to grow and thrive, but most plants only need high phosphorus fertilizer if the soil is deficient.

Homemade Natural Phosphorus Fertilizer

Home gardeners and small-scale farms can opt to use DIY phosphorus fertilizers by repurposing meal scraps into homemade phosphorus fertilizer for plants.

Potassium Toxicity in Plants

Potassium toxicity in plants is rare and excess won't cause immediate damage, but over time extra potassium prevents plants from taking up essential nutrients.