by Bethany Cihon (revised and updated) The 30-second version: Before you add any nitrogen, test your soil — piling on nitrogen that isn’t needed burns plants, throws off fruiting, and pollutes runoff. If a test confirms a deficiency, the steady, hard-to-overdo options are … [Read more...]
Compost vs. Soil: What’s the Difference — and When Should You Use Each?
by Matt Gibson Compost and soil are not the same thing — and using the wrong one (or the wrong ratio) can actually hurt your plants. Gardeners often use the terms interchangeably, but they serve very different roles. Compost is a soil amendment: something you add to soil to … [Read more...]
Quick Tip: Don’t Work Wet Soil
By Jennifer Poindexter Soil is a vital part of gardening. Understanding when it’s best to work it and when you should leave it alone, is important to the overall health of your plants. I’m going to walk you through why it’s important to only work soil when it’s dry instead … [Read more...]
Quick Tip: Focus on Soil Drainage When Starting a Garden
By Jennifer Poindexter When you’re searching for the right soil to grow crops, it can feel overwhelming. You hear talk about soil acidity, soil type, and soil drainage. Where should you start? In my earlier years of gardening, I felt overwhelmed, too. Until I realized soil … [Read more...]
Quick Tip: Use Leaves to Make Mulch
By Jennifer Poindexter If you’ve raised plants very long, you know that gardening expenses add up relatively quickly. This is why utilizing items you already have on-hand is a good thing. One thing you can do when caring for your plants, and tidying your yard, is use your … [Read more...]
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