What does the phosphorous do?
This is the “down” number. It stimulates cell building and root growth, and is particularly beneficial in helping seedlings, flowers... More »
They represent the percentages of plant nutrients by weight. Just remember “up, down and all around.” The first number represents the nitrogen, the second represents the phosphorus and the last one represents the potassium. These numbers are always expressed in the same order.
This is the “down” number. It stimulates cell building and root growth, and is particularly beneficial in helping seedlings, flowers... More »
It assists plants in forming starches and proteins, thus promoting plant hardiness, disease resistance and a tolerance to drought and... More »
A 12-12-12 helps promote growth and is good for all vegetables, flowers, fruit and nut trees, shade trees, evergreens and shrubs. A 1-1-1... More »
They refer to the number and types of wire inside the cable. For example, 14-2 means the cable has two 14-gauge wires inside. 12-3 G means the cable... More »
The numbers indicate the number of points per inch on a saw... More »
The numbers indicate the number of points per inch on a saw... More »
The first number is the diameter. The bigger the number the bigger the screw. The second number is the number of threads per... More »
Lawn needs are usually based on nitrogen needs and vary from 1 to 6 pounds needed per 1,000 square feet per year. Specific amounts depend... More »
Brown ingredients are carbon-based materials, such as dried leaves. Green ingredients are nitrogen-based materials, such as fresh grass clippings.... More »
R refers to resistance to heat flow. The higher the R-value, the greater the effectiveness of the insulation. The R-value depends on the type of... More »
A thick green lawn requires proper care and the right nutrients at the right time during the growing season. Get your lawn off to a great start this... More »