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We&#x27;ll show you how to choose fertilizer, when to feed your plants, the best watering tools for your garden and more. ]]></description><link>https://www.gardengatemagazine.com</link><image><url>https://www.gardengatemagazine.com/static/img/favicon.png</url><title><![CDATA[ Garden Gate ]]></title><link>https://www.gardengatemagazine.com</link></image><generator>Django</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 8 May 2026 19:00:00 GMT</lastBuildDate><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:32:23 GMT</pubDate><atom:link href="https://www.gardengatemagazine.com/.rss/latest/water-feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><copyright><![CDATA[ Active Interest Media Holdco, Inc. &copy; Copyright 2026. All rights reserved. ]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[ en ]]></language><category><![CDATA[ Water & Feed ]]></category><item><title><![CDATA[Which Fertilizer Is Better for Perennials: Organic or Synthetic? ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Choosing between organic and synthetic fertilizers? Explore the pros, cons, and best practices for feeding perennial beds and borders.]]></description><link>https://www.gardengatemagazine.com/articles/how-to/water-feed/which-fertilizer-is-better-for-perennials-organic-or-synthetic/</link><guid>https://www.gardengatemagazine.com/articles/how-to/water-feed/which-fertilizer-is-better-for-perennials-organic-or-synthetic/</guid><category><![CDATA[ How To… ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ Water & Feed ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ fertilizer ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ garden q and a ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ organic ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ perennials ]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jim Childs ]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 8 May 2026 19:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/6APZOClXpPqAcMqnAZSRVH/5a6f01514cdbc24fc749978528500c03/synthetic-fertilizer-scoop-pv.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><media:thumbnail url="https://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/6APZOClXpPqAcMqnAZSRVH/5a6f01514cdbc24fc749978528500c03/synthetic-fertilizer-scoop-pv.jpg"/><media:content url="https://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/6APZOClXpPqAcMqnAZSRVH/5a6f01514cdbc24fc749978528500c03/synthetic-fertilizer-scoop-pv.jpg" medium="image" type="image/jpeg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Much Mulch, Compost and Topsoil Do You Need?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Avoid extra trips to the garden center with this simple guide to calculating the right amount of mulch, compost, and topsoil for your garden.]]></description><link>https://www.gardengatemagazine.com/articles/how-to/water-feed/how-to-calculate-how-much-mulch-compost-and-topsoil-you-need/</link><guid>https://www.gardengatemagazine.com/articles/how-to/water-feed/how-to-calculate-how-much-mulch-compost-and-topsoil-you-need/</guid><category><![CDATA[ How To… ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ Water & Feed ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ budget friendly ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ garden design ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ how to ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ spring ]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sherri Ribbey ]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 1 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/4n5mL7c01LBT9teFfB9eyb/d7859d577a9d22fd460909729ec759e4/mulch-calculator-pv.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><media:thumbnail url="https://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/4n5mL7c01LBT9teFfB9eyb/d7859d577a9d22fd460909729ec759e4/mulch-calculator-pv.jpg"/><media:content url="https://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/4n5mL7c01LBT9teFfB9eyb/d7859d577a9d22fd460909729ec759e4/mulch-calculator-pv.jpg" medium="image" type="image/jpeg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Best Value Fertilization Programs for Healthy Lawns]]></title><description><![CDATA[When you choose a fertilization program that fits your grass type, soil and seasonal needs, you’ll enjoy steady growth and fewer problems over time.]]></description><link>https://www.gardengatemagazine.com/articles/how-to/water-feed/the-best-value-fertilization-programs-for-healthy-lawns/</link><guid>https://www.gardengatemagazine.com/articles/how-to/water-feed/the-best-value-fertilization-programs-for-healthy-lawns/</guid><category><![CDATA[ How To… ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ Water & Feed ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ curb appeal ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ fertilizer ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ lawn ]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[ Ricci&#x27;s Landscape Management ]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:05:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/ihCuWceNtjLhq3JeqR4bu/912c0800a1c3021e8a5082c363d0cf41/RLM-inc---Custom-Lawn-Project-Portfolio-PV.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><media:thumbnail url="https://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/ihCuWceNtjLhq3JeqR4bu/912c0800a1c3021e8a5082c363d0cf41/RLM-inc---Custom-Lawn-Project-Portfolio-PV.jpg"/><media:content url="https://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/ihCuWceNtjLhq3JeqR4bu/912c0800a1c3021e8a5082c363d0cf41/RLM-inc---Custom-Lawn-Project-Portfolio-PV.jpg" medium="image" type="image/jpeg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is It Organic or Not? 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