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Allison G. Blackmon

With a degree in soil science, Allison G. Blackmon, a Certified Nursery Professional, has advised gardeners for 20 years. At an independent garden center in State College, Pennsylvania, she helps shoppers select suitable potting blends and fertilizers. Blackmon also writes for Biology Insights.

What Is the Best pH Level for Plants?Gardening
Is Green Tea Good for Plants?Botany
How to Use Chelated Iron for Plants Gardening
Soilless Growing Media: What It Is and How It Works Gardening
What Fertilizer Has Potassium? Types and Sources Gardening
Where to Buy the Right Sand for Plants Gardening
Is Sphagnum Moss Good for Plants?Gardening
How to Store Potting Soil and Keep It Fresh Gardening
Do Rhododendrons Like Coffee Grounds?Gardening
How to Mix the Best Soil for Indoor Plants Gardening
Do You Water in Fertilizer? And When to Do It Gardening
Can I Use Rose Fertilizer on Other Plants?Gardening
What Is the Difference Between Peat Moss and Sphagnum Moss?Gardening
What Is the Best Potting Soil for Aloe Vera?Houseplants
Are Cremation Ashes Good for Plants?Gardening
Does Granular Fertilizer Need to Be Watered In?Gardening
Can I Use Regular Dirt for Plants?Gardening
How Long Is Fertilizer Good For? Shelf Life by Type Gardening
Can You Use Topsoil for Indoor Plants?Houseplants
How to Side Dress Plants With Fertilizer Gardening
How to Fertilize Potted Plants the Right Way Gardening
Why Does Fertilizer Smell Like Poop?Gardening
How to Store Fertilizer Safely and Maintain Quality Gardening
What Type of Soil Is Best for a Rubber Plant?Houseplants
How to Use Liquid Plant Food for Healthy Growth Gardening
What Kind of Fertilizer Makes Flowers Bloom?Flowers
How to Add Perlite to Soil for Better Drainage Gardening
What Is a Soilless Potting Mix and How Does It Work?Gardening
Is Peat Moss Good for Plants?Gardening
How to Manually Till Soil for a Garden Bed Gardening