Seed Starting Mix: DIY Options And More
The right seed starting mix will cause your garden to burst into life! We’re exploring your DIY options and providing suggestions for success.
Soil improvement encompasses a whole lot more than just adding a bag of potting mix and hoping for the best! Here, we delve into the world of soil science to learn about why certain things do what they do. Techniques you can use for soil improvement are also collected here, providing you with tools you can use to improve the overall health and potential of your garden.
The right seed starting mix will cause your garden to burst into life! We’re exploring your DIY options and providing suggestions for success.
Exactly what is soil, anyway? We take an introductory look at what soil is and isn’t to try to clarify and answer this tricky question!
When choosing between seed starting mix vs potting soil, there’s a lot of factors you’ll need to take into consideration. We share our tips!
When developing organic raised bed soil, it can be hard to settle on the perfect mix. We’re demystifying soil science for future success!
If you’ve got silty soil, you may have erosion issues or other problems. Our guide explains how to improve your silt for great growing!
Humble cow manure is a phenomenal addition to most gardens. If you’re not familiar with how to use it, this informative piece will explain!
Sandy soil is one of the major types of soil and has specific benefits and disadvantages. We’ll show you how to improve sandy soils!
There’s a lot of different names for horse manure! Horse buns, horse chips, horse hooey, horsepucky, or our favorite, road apples. To some, it’s just a mess that needs to be cleaned up. But to a gardener, all that waste is some of the best organic fertilizer available. Sure, it needs to be mucked out … Read more
Chicken manure is a fantastic fertilizer and soil conditioner. Find out the ins and outs of composting and using chicken poop in your garden!
When I was growing up my Mom always complained to my Dad about her garden and flower beds. She would say things like “Nothing grows in this red dirt!”, or “I’m not planting anything this year, it never grows!” I always thought Mom just didn’t have a green thumb. Fast forward about twenty years, and now … Read more
Mushroom compost is a wonderful addition to your gardening efforts. A great soil builder, it’s also really useful for keeping the soil moist, and it helps to break down dense clay. But what is mushroom compost? How do you use mushroom compost? Can you make it yourself? Let’s answer these questions and more! What Is … Read more
Perlite improves aeration, improves water drainage, and so much more. Learn all about perlite and its many uses in our in-depth guide!