Soil, Fixes & Fertilizers
-
How To Fill A Raised Garden Bed: Cheap And Free Solutions You Need To Start Now
Filling a raised bed with new soil can be costly. These inexpensive solutions will enable you to get the most out of your growing space while being more sustainable.
-
Antidepressant Microbes In Soil: How Dirt Makes You Happy
Soil microbes have been found to have similar effects to antidepressants. Learn to make yourself happier and healthier through gardening.
-
How To Make Soil More Acidic – Best Ways To Acidify Soil
There are a few ways you can make your soil more acidic, from adding special fertilizer and elemental amendments, to simply mixing in acid-rich compost.
-
All About Fertilizer: Everything You Need To Know About Feeding Plants
Identifying the best plant food and feeding times are critical to plant health. Our guide to fertilizer explains how and when to feed crops and ornamentals for happier plants
-
Fertilizing In Hot Weather Can Actually Harm Plants
Fertilizing your plants in hot weather might seem like a good idea, but it can actually cause more harm than good. Learn how to keep your garden thriving without the risk of fertilizer burn or nutrient overload.
-
How To "Feel" Soil Is Ready To Plant – Easy Tests And Fixes
Getting up close and personal with your soil will make you a better gardener. Learn how to determine and amend its texture and moisture content through touch.
-
DIY Liquid Fertilizer For Plants – 5 Powerful Tonics To Make
Homemade liquid fertilizer has myriad benefits for vegetables, garden plants, and houseplants. Discover natural tonics that are quick, easy, and cheap to make.
-
Waterlogged Soil Fixes: What To Do About Wet Garden Soil
Waterlogged soil can quickly kill plants if it has become compacted or has a heavy amount of clay. Learn how to fix the situation with soil amendments and proper drainage.
-
5 Budget-Friendly Ways To Reinvigorate Garden Soil – To Grow Better, Healthier Plants
Improve and condition your soil with these clever solutions that are simple, sustainable, and cost almost nothing. You will soon reap the rewards with lush foliage, abundant flowers, and delicious crops.
-
Peat Moss And Gardening - Information About Sphagnum Peat Moss
Using peat moss for garden purposes improves the soil, but harvesting it and sphagnum peat moss is a controversial practice that’s not great for the environment.
-
How To Correct Nitrogen Deficiency in Soil
If your soil test shows a deficiency, you may need to add extra nitrogen for plants. Correct levels of nitrogen are crucial for healthy plants and successful gardening.
-
What Is Garden Soil – When To Use Garden Soil
Garden soil vs. potting soil is often fodder for debate. It's good to know the differences between the two.
-
Perlite Soil: Everything A Gardener Needs To Know
The fluffy white particles in perlite soil are a natural volcanic mineral that is lightweight, absorbent and porous.
-
Best Way to Use Hydrogen Peroxide For Plants
Using hydrogen peroxide for plants may not be the magic bullet in the garden that we’ve been led to believe.
-
6 Things To Do With Old Potting Soil To Get The Most Out Of It
What to do with old potting soil is a common question. Don’t throw it away! Here are 6 things to do instead.
-
Preventing Soil Compaction: How To Fix Compacted Soil In The Garden
-
Picking The Best Fertilizer For Fruit Trees
All fruit trees need fertilizer, but how much and what kind can seriously vary. Make sure you're doing it right.
