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 ...

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 ...

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 ...