Gardening trouble? You could be missing this key ingredient

Rachel Schoutsen
Gardening trouble? You could be missing this key ingredient
Gardening trouble? You could be missing this key ingredient

Your garden may be itching for an extra boost of nitrogen this season. It's an essential part of growth for any plant, and organisms in the soil love it.

You probably don't even realize it, but you may be throwing away a healthy dose of nitrogen every morning! Watch the video above as The Weather Network's Rachel Schoutsen reveals one household staple that can help kickstart the growth of your garden.

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