4 Sustainable Peat Moss Alternatives for Healthier Soil and Happier Plants
Peat moss is a commonly purchased garden amendment used to improve the structure and drainage of soils. It has a spongy texture that makes any…
Peat moss is a commonly purchased garden amendment used to improve the structure and drainage of soils. It has a spongy texture that makes any…
There are many ways to fertilize your garden, some less smelly than others, and perhaps the smelliest is fish scraps. Fish scraps have the benefit…
As the last plant in our gardens succumbs to the fall frost, we sadly think gardening is over for the year. Whether your climate is…
If you type “plant food” into a web search engine, the first websites you get will inevitably ads for “fertilizers” – bottles of nutrients that…
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…
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…
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…
When it comes to controlling weeds in the home vegetable garden, mulching is one of the best tools a gardener has at their disposal, but it does…
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…
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…