What Is a Good Fertilizer for My Vegetable Garden?

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The best fertilizer for your vegetable garden, according to the National Gardening Association, is a thick layer of compost or other organic material mixed into the soil. Most gardens don't need more than this to nourish their plants.

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Anne Baley is a writer and photographer living in Southeast Michigan. She has written numerous articles about places she has discovered while traveling throughout the United States. Baley's work has appeared in a variety of online outlets, including Endless Sunday.

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