Tag Archives: Phosphorous

How to Decipher the Fertilizer Numbers

Fertilizer labels can be confusing and there are so many choices in the market today. They range from lawn fertilizers, bulb fertilizers, flower fertilizers, garden fertilizers and everything in between. Different plants have different nutritional needs and each soil is different. I would advise you to have your soil tested first, before you buy any […]

The Parathyroid Gland and How it Affects Our Health

The parathyroid gland consists of four interconnected parts, two on either side and directly behind the thyroid gland, and secretes the hormone parathormone. Parathormone regulates the amount of calcium and phosphorous in the bloodstream and controls the movement of calcium from the bones into the bloodstream. Parathormone has the following effects. 1. Promotes the active […]

Buyer’s Guide to the Top 3 Lawn Fertilizers

As the weather starts to get warmer outside, more people are beginning to maintain their yards. This is a list of the top 3 lawn fertilizers. There are 3 basic elements contained in lawn fertilizers, which are Nitrogen, Phosphorous, and Potassium. Nitrogen helps promote growth, while Potassium maintains healthy root growth. Potassium also enhances the […]