Raised garden beds have swayed many gardeners on their side for some apparent benefits. Other than the visual appeal, raised gardens will benefit from better quality soil, reduced interference of pests, and easier maintenance. Are you among the several gardeners thinking about making the fruitful switch to raised bed gardening? If so, the first thing…
Compost is the key ingredient behind every successful garden. Those vibrant plants laden with juicy red tomatoes, peppers, and lemons won’t come out of bland soil. They have a nutrient-rich foundation with soil that’s incorporated with some quality organic compost. While compost improves the soil’s texture and nutrient composition and encourages microbial activity, it’s not…
Many gardeners are writing about the benefits of lasagna gardening, and it thrills me to see this method used more widely. I’ve been using this technique exclusively for years because it is so easy and healthier for the soil. One question I often receive is: how soon can the garden be planted after setting it…
Do you cringe at the mere name of “earthworms”? Many homeowners might not like the idea of earthworms in their beautiful garden. However, did you know that these tiny, seemingly repulsive creatures offer many potential benefits to the soil? So should gardeners be adding worms to the garden or compost? If worms haven’t already found…
Topsoil is a key component used to provide nutrients to plants. However, its availability and cost can make it difficult for gardeners to acquire. For this reason, it is often recommended that gardeners preserve what is left of topsoil after a gardening season ends. To ensure enough healthy topsoil is ready for the next planting…
When individuals who are new to gardening start to see a few mushrooms make an appearance in the garden, it can be quite shocking. They may wonder if it means something is wrong with the soil. Whether this gardener is planting in pots for a lovely indoor decoration or growing a magnificent flower garden in…
Individuals who are interested in helping the environment and growing produce at home should seriously consider composting. Composting is a relatively simple process with many small details to understand before safely beginning the process. What’s the point of growing a garden that is mildly toxic and slowly making us sick? It is vital to start…
Something is very satisfying and spiritual about putting one’s own two hands in the earth and growing food. Amateur gardeners, compost-professionals, and anyone in-between will need the best techniques for getting the most out of topsoil. In the long run, this will help the garden, fruits, vegetables, and lawn to flourish, which will result in…
After researching the best mulches to use in my no-till garden, I have found a great deal of conflicting information about using wood chips. I certainly don’t want to use them if they are going to rob my soil of nitrogen, so I did a lot of research to find out. Will wood chips remove…
This is a time of year when gardeners are likely to use stored up compost from the previous summer. Excess material is leftover quite often towards the end of the warm weather season. To keep it from going bad during the winter months, many gardeners utilize a combination of storage tips. Most seasoned gardeners have…
