Q. What are the best soil amendments to improve soils for planting vegetables and landscape plants? A. It is always difficult to name the best items because it does depend on soil types, the size of a ...
Not all peat is the same — although it comes from the same basic source. The different types of peat are named according to where they are layered; namely, the most ancient is thoroughly decomposed at ...
Q: Can you please tell me what is the difference between peat moss and mulch? Both are advertised on the packaging to do the same thing: hold moisture, add nutrients to the soil and it's good for the ...
We have got to the time of year when our gardens tend to look a little lackluster. The grass has turned brown, the plants are suffering from a lack of rain and the soil is in need of some TLC. Let us ...
House Digest on MSN
The Most Important Soil Tip For Raised Garden Beds You're Likely Skipping
Most gardeners know that a mix of mineral soil and organic material is recommended for raised garden beds. However, other ...
Q: I am having a hard time finding compost to use. Will a peat moss that a local nursery sells work like compost? A: No, it won’t. When compost decomposes it does two things: It keeps the soil open, ...
Better Homes and Gardens on MSN
The Problem with Using Peat Moss (and What to Use Instead)
Learn how peat moss—a common element of container gardening—affects climate change and what you can use as a sustainable ...
What’s the best soil to use? Whether you’re gardening with containers, in raised beds or digging holes in the ground, you can’t go wrong with organic potting soil. With its loamy texture, ...
Q: Can you please tell me what is the difference between peat moss and mulch? Both are advertised on the packaging to do the same thing: hold moisture, add nutrients to the soil and it's good for the ...
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