Sphagnum Moss Vs. Peat Moss: What’s the Difference? (& How to Use Each)
Both sphagnum moss and peat moss are common non soil based potting mix components in gardening. They have many common traits, and in fact did you know that they are …
Soil & Fertilizers
How To Compost Leaves And Make Quick And Easy Leaf Mold
Is your lawn covered with leaves and you aren’t sure what to do with them? Try composting them to create a perfect amendment for your soil. Composted leaves build soil …
34 Things You Should Never Put In Your Compost (And Why)
Compost is perhaps the most amazing soil amendment you can add to your garden. It is a great way to take your yard and kitchen waste and turn it into …
How to Effectively Use Diatomaceous Earth (DE) As a Natural Pest Control in Your Garden
Natural and “authorized in organic farming”, diatomaceous earth (DE) combines the roles of repellent and insecticide, helps you get rid of slugs, caterpillars, aphids, ants pollen beetles, and moths in …
What Are Nitrogen-Fixing Plants and How They Help Your Garden
Nitrogen is an essential component of a healthy garden yet every harvest strips the soil and leaves many gardens depleted. Before you reach for a bag of chemical fertilizer, consider …
Creating The Perfect Soil pH For Acid Loving Tomatoes
Do you ever wonder why sometimes your tomatoes thrive, and other times they don’t do so hot? One reason could be your soil’s pH. Tomatoes are an acid-loving plant, and …
What Should I Put On The Bottom Of My Raised Bed?
So, you have just built your raised garden bed and now you are ready to fill it and start growing. But what should you put on the bottom? Your raised …
Are Coffee Grounds Good For Roses? (Yes, But Don’t Toss That Joe!)
Many gardeners swear that coffee grounds work miracles for plants, including roses. And adding some to your flowering shrubs and climbers can have a positive effect, as they are rich …
10 Simple Ways To Improve Your Garden Soil Quality For FREE
Many experienced growers and farmers can confirm that the most important thing to grow in a garden is your soil. If you grow good soil, everything you plant in it …
How to Avoid the 10 Most Common Mistakes When Starting Seeds Indoors
Starting seeds indoors can give you a head start on the gardening season and provide an earlier spring harvest, but it is a delicate process. Plants are most vulnerable in …