Nitrogen is a critical element for the plants growing in your garden. They need nitrogen to help them with photosynthesis, the process by which plants get energy from the sun. They also need nitrogen ...

The legume family is a large and diverse group of plants that includes beans, peas, lentils, soybeans, and peanuts. Legumes are unique because they have the unusual ability to add nutrients to the ...

Nitrogen jumpstarts plant growth by powering chlorophyll and photosynthesis. Add it with compost, blood meal, or fertilizer—just test your soil first. Apply after the last frost, but don’t overdo ...

For those of us seeking lush gardens, bountiful harvests and vibrant color, nitrogen is a key element to promote plant health.

Organic nitrogen is important for plant growth, but too much of it can cause a range of problems. Over-fertilization, improper composting, or runoff from nearby agricultural areas can all contribute ...

New research shows how human activities, like fertilizer use and polluting, are impacting nitrogen-fixing plants which are crucial for maintaining healthy ecosystems by adding nitrogen to the soil.

Recently the Duval County Health Department issued a health alert for toxic blue-green algae in the St. Johns River. The cause of the bloom has been attributed to excess nutrients in the river, ...