Those three numbers on the bag or bottle of fertilizer are key to choosing the right product for your plants' needs.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Spruce / Jason Donnelly Even if you make your own compost to feed your plants and amend the soil with plenty of organic matter ...

When people purchase fertilizer for roses and plants, they know that it contains three plant nutrients - nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium. But do they know what each one does for the plant? Many ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Ever had a quick run to the home improvement store to pick up fertilizer turn into an hour-long quest to decipher the confusing three number ...