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...]
How long does it take to solarize soil?
Question: How long does it take to solarize soil? I am interested in trying it out, but I don't necessarily want to leave a bunch of plastic on the ground for a super long time if I don't have to. How does it work? - Julia W Answer: It generally takes around eight weeks to … [Read more...]
Nematodes: Good or Bad in the Garden?
by Erin Marissa Russell Nematodes in the garden can be beneficial, helping gardeners to aerate soil and produce a bumper crop, or they can be parasitic to plants. This article will help gardeners learn the difference between helpful and harmful nematodes as well as what to do … [Read more...]