Fertilizers are nothing new to gardeners. In fact, most organic gardeners are intimately familiar with the benefits and uses for various types of manure as both fertilizer and compost material. Many gardeners are now turning to backyard chicken keeping and finding that the manure … [Read more...]
How To Take a Soil Sample
Although it is possible to dig into and analyze your own soil for basic nutrient amendment, it is recommended that those gardening in unknown soil (soil never used for the purpose) get their soil professionally analyzed. Most gardeners will also benefit from periodic sampling and … [Read more...]
Seaweed as a Natural Fertilizer
Seaweed as an organic fertilizer has a lot going for it. It's an abundant resource that washes up on beaches throughout the world. It can be dried for easier transport, or incorporated wet into compost. It's also a good source of plant nutrients, such as nitrogen, phosphorus, … [Read more...]
Cover Crops for the Backyard Garden
Not many home gardeners think about cover crops. Many, in fact, are unaware of them altogether. Those who have heard of them may think that they are just for commercial farmers. But the truth is, cover crops can be very beneficial to the backyard gardener. Why Use Cover … [Read more...]
Make Your Own Potting Soil and Growing Mix
Need some potting soil to grow plants or seedlings? Sure, you could go straight to the local garden store and buy up bags and bags of soil, but there an alternative -- one that is much cheaper. You can make your own! Making your own soil has several advantages. First, it's … [Read more...]
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