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At the heart of every great garden is healthy soil. Find all the information you need to create a nutrient-rich soil environment that will support your plants throughout their growing seasons.
While gardening, you may have wondered at some point if packing down soil when planting is a good practice. It’s a good…
Has your garden soil become unmanageably hard, and you’re not sure what’s causing the problem? Don’t worry! Soil compaction and hardness are…
As a gardener, you want to do everything you can to promote healthy growth and protect your plants from harm. But can…
Have you ever walked out to your garden and noticed a layer of green on top of your soil? And no, we’re…
Are you ready to take your garden to the next level? Fall is the perfect time to prepare your soil for the…
Gardening enthusiasts and farmers alike are always on the lookout for innovative methods to enrich soil and enhance plant growth. One such…
Blueberries require acidic soil to grow, and achieving the ideal pH level for these plants is crucial for a successful harvest. There…
Did you know that you can use your used coffee grounds to improve your garden soil? Coffee grounds are a popular addition…
Are you wondering if you can mix LECA with your regular soil? The answer is YES! Mixing LECA with soil perfectly balances…
Rhododendrons are renowned for their vibrant, colorful blooms and are a popular choice in many gardens. However, these gorgeous plants require specific…
Picture this: a garden flourishing with vibrant hues of green, an array of colors from various blossoms, and an abundance of fruitful…
Whether you’re just getting started or simply looking to deepen your understanding, one topic that is absolutely vital to plant health, yet…
Fertilizers play a crucial role in maintaining the health and productivity of a garden by providing essential nutrients that plants need to…
Understanding soil pH is like cracking the secret code to a thriving, vibrant garden. With this knowledge, you can ensure your plants…
Coffee grounds aren’t just for brewing your favorite morning pick-me-up. They can also provide a nutrient-rich, eco-friendly addition to your garden, giving…
Living in the desert can be good because of the abundant amount of sunshine. However, it can also be more challenging to…
You might consider fertilizer spikes to improve the soil conditions in your landscape. But, while trying to improve plant health you might…
In gardening, several terms can easily be confused. One of these instances is with soil water levels. You’re in luck if you’re…
Getting your garden’s soil in order can sometimes take an adjustment. For example, is the ground in your yard too sandy, and…
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Getting your garden in order can sometimes take breaking a sweat. However, knowing the right time to do maintenance for your soil…
With warmer weather on the way, Floridians are preparing to upturn their gardens and plant seeds for a new harvest. But how…
Winter is just around the corner, and you are wondering what could happen if your potting soil gets frozen. Can you still…
Growing healthy plants in your garden can be a lot of work and seem impossible. Are you planning to grow potted plants…
Perlite is common in gardening as a mixture in potting soil. You may have found perlite floating in your pot after watering…
When winter approaches, many gardeners wonder whether it is necessary to cover their gardens or their garden soil. We’ve researched this topic to give…
If you have a newly constructed building or house, it means that the soil in that area has undergone a lot of…
Rocks are annoying, dangerous, and lower fertility when in your yard. Knowing this, you are wondering how best to remove rocks from…
Does your soil dry quickly or drain too long after watering? Perlite is a readily accessible rock you can incorporate in potting…
Clay soil is distinguished from other types of soil by the presence of very tiny mineral particles and a relatively low proportion…
You might be wanting to amend your soil with play sand to loosen its heavy texture. Sand can be a helpful material…
Soil amendment creates a suitable environment for plant roots to develop and function efficiently. While amending the soil in a bare garden…
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If you want a lush and beautiful lawn all year round throughout the seasons, one of the best and easiest ways is…
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Hanging baskets look stunning on patios, in doorways, and gardens. They’re beautiful, but growing plants in baskets and hanging them doesn’t stop…
Fertilizers offer different ways to improve plant health and productivity. Each kind of fertilizer contains various nutrients. But which one should you…
Fertilizer applications generally enhance soil nutrition and improve plant growth and development. However, there are recommendations to follow in terms of type,…
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Soil temperature is an important factor to consider in gardening and agriculture because it directly affects seed germination and consequent crop and…
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Fall fertilizers are an essential part of a healthy lawn. There are a lot of different factors involved that will determine when…
Mulching is a great way to improve your soil and gardening. Mulching adds to the health of your soil as it degrades…
Sometimes it’s necessary to move your plants to give them more room to grow. However, this process sometimes damages plants and stunts…
If you live in a drought area, it is necessary to water and fertilize your plants accordingly because lack of nutrients and…
Many homeowners don’t like having moss on their lawns. Moss can invade the grass on your lawn and make it less attractive.…
Fertilizers improve the quality of your soil. Your plants will thank you for it; it will be easier to grow them especially…