by Matt Gibson Compost is organic matter, everything from leaves to kitchen scraps, that has been decomposed. Mulch is a layer of organic materials that gardeners place over the top layer of their soil as a protective cover. There are many different types of mulch, and … [Read more...]
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Peat Moss vs. Coco Coir: Which Should You Use?
by Matt Gibson and Erin Marissa Russell Coconut Coir, the widely-used hydroponic growing medium, is in recent years rising in popularity as a soil conditioner, in many cases replacing the use of peat moss, as both are very similar products. So, the question is, which one is … [Read more...]
Tomato Diseases: How To Fight Bacterial Canker
by Matt Gibson About Bacterial Canker Bacterial canker is a bacterial disease that can affect tomato plants in both the home garden and in greenhouse environments. Once bacterial canker has infected a tomato plant, it can spread throughout the garden or greenhouse, … [Read more...]
Tomato Diseases: How To Fight Bacterial Speck
by Matt Gibson About Bacterial Speck Bacterial speck of tomato plant is not a very common tomato disease, but it does occasionally occur in modern home gardens in the right conditions. Bacterial speck is similar to bacterial spot and bacterial canker, but is easy to … [Read more...]
Compost vs. Fertilizer, Explained
by Matt Gibson and Erin Marissa Russell Compost or fertilizer? What's the difference? Which one should you be using in your yard or garden? Or should you use both? Everyone who is interested in growing their own plants wants to create a healthy garden environment. To keep … [Read more...]
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