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  In this article we will explain in detail types of fertilizers and their uses regarding providing nutrients to plants, and maintaining the quality of soil. Fertilizers are complex chemical compounds that are necessary for proper growth and development of plants. They are either added to the soil or applied on the leaves of the plants in the liquidated form. They can be broadly categorized into two types – organic and inorganic fertilizers. Organic fertilizers include – cow manure, green manure, organic compost, etc. The inorganic ones are chemical substances prepared specifically to suit a particular purpose. They are also known as chemical fertilizers, and are usually available in a powdered and granular appearance. Some of them are also manufactured in the form of liquid. Fertilizers primarily supply three major nutrients to the soil. They are – Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P), and Potassium (K). Hence, they are commonly referred to as NPK fertilizers. Fertilizers with Nitrog...

If your lawn is patchy and full of weeds, it will never be the envy of the neighborhood. What you’re after is a lush, green lawn with even grass and no dandelions poking their way through. That may sound hard to achieve, but it isn’t too difficult if you follow these steps. If you only have a few pesky weeds punctuating your lawn, you may be able to dig them up by hand—paying careful attention to make sure you get them roots and all. But if your lawn is overrun with weeds, you may need to start from scratch. Here’s our how-to guide on restoring a lawn full of weeds. Restoring a Lawn Full of Weeds in 10 Steps Step 1: Identify the Weeds You Have In order to make a successful game plan, you’ll need to know just what kind of weeds you’re dealing with. Weed treatments are designed to target specific weeds, so what may work on your broadleaf weeds may leave your grass-like weeds A-OK. Weeds come in multiple categories, either broadleaf, grass-like, or grassy. Broadleaf Appearance: Broad, fla...