As spring makes a welcome arrival, the health of your houseplants should be a priority. With longer days and warmer weather ahead, your indoor plants - just like the ones in your backyard - will emerge from a period of dormancy. That makes now the perfect time to fertilize your green-fronded friends to give them the nutrients they need for a spurt of growth.
There are a few key nutrients your plants need to thrive, among those phosphorus and sulfur. You don’t need to turn to expensive artificial fertilizers to keep your plants happy with these two elements, however. In fact, there’s one household item you probably already have lying around inside a drawer that contains both these nutrients, and it costs less than $1 to buy.
