Can You Put Topsoil Over Moss?
Many homeowners don’t like having moss on their lawns. Moss can invade the grass on your lawn and make it less attractive.…
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Soil & Fertilizer
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7 Best Fertilizers For Clay Soil
Fertilizers improve the quality of your soil. Your plants will thank you for it; it will be easier to grow them especially…
How Much Peat Moss To Add To Potting Soil?
Getting the plants in your garden to grow healthy and strong can sometimes feel impossible. Are you ready to pot a few…
Can Clay Soil Be Compacted? [And How To]
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Getting to know and understand the ground in your garden can feel impossible at times. Do you live somewhere with clay soil…
How Much Peat Moss To Add To Clay Soil
You probably wonder how much peat moss you should add to clay soil. Look no further. We have researched all about adding…
How Much Sand To Add To Clay Soil?
The day might bring some gardening, or maybe some unfortunate waterlogging, in your yard. Whatever the case, we understand your conundrum—clay soil.…
How Long Does Clay Soil Take To Dry?
Clay soil is dense and can retain both nutrients and water well. However, even this moisture-retaining soil has a drying point. This…
Should You Add Sand To Clay Soil?
When soil is 50% clay or more, it can be difficult to work with and tough on plants. As a result, many…
How Much Compost To Add To Clay Soil
It is often helpful to amend clay soil by adding compost. However, you may have questions about how much compost to add…
Does Clay Soil Need Lime? [And How Much To Use]
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Deciding how to treat the soil in your garden can sometimes be challenging. Do you want to try adding lime to your…
How Much Gypsum To Add To Clay Soil
If you have clay soil, you may be interested in adding materials that improve the soil quality. Because you can get great…
How To Keep Clay Soil From Cracking [3 Methods To Know]
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If you live in an area where clay soil is plentiful, you may be interested to learn how to manage your clay…
Does Clay Soil Expand When Wet? [And How Long For It To Dry?]
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Figuring out how the ground in your garden works can be tricky sometimes. Has it been raining a lot recently, and you…
Does Fertilizer Stain Concrete? How Do You Clean It Up?
Have you noticed some orange stains on your sidewalk or driveway, and you aren’t sure how they got there? Ask yourself, “Have…
Can You Dissolve Fertilizer In Water? Should You?
Fertilizer is a key component in plant health. But maybe you’re curious about a few things when it comes to fertilizing your…
Does Sandy Soil Absorb Water Or Drain It?
If you’re just planning out your garden, you know that the type of soil you have can influence what you can grow.…
Should You Add Lime To Sandy Soil?
Sandy soil tends to be acidic and lacks nutrients. While some plants thrive in this environment, many need a more neutral soil…
Does Sand Help With Soil Drainage?
Figuring out what kind of soil to use for your plants can be challenging sometimes. Do you want to try using sand…
How Long Does Fertilizer Last In Soil?
Fertilizer provides many nutritional benefits for the soil and the plants that grow there. Some all-purpose fertilizers and fertilizers work for specific…
Does Sandy Soil Need Aeration?
There are different types of soil with different qualities, and you’ve likely read something about the benefits of aerating it occasionally. If…
15 Best All-Purpose Plant Fertilizers [Liquid, Powder and Granular]
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When it comes to gardening, few things are as important as fertilizer. Fertilizer is an integral part of creating a successful and…
What Kind Of Fertilizer Helps Flowers Bloom? [7 Concrete Suggestions]
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A garden looks its best when the flowers are in full bloom. But in order to get gorgeous colorful blooms, the environmental…
How To Amend Clay Soil For Vegetable Gardening
Starting a vegetable garden in clay soil can seem like a daunting task. Clay soils can be hard to work in, lack…