Why You Shouldn't Use Garden Soil for Plants in Outdoor Containers
Garden soil may seem like the right choice for an outdoor container garden, but as it turns out, there are better option...
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Why You Don’t Need to Sterilize Your Soil
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic triggered what’s been called a “,” there has been a renewed interest in var...
Plant Mushrooms (and Other Fungi) in Your Garden to Improve Soil Health
Lots of gardeners seem to dislike finding mushrooms growing in their beds or on their lawns, but spotting a mushrooms is...
What Your Weeds Are Telling You About Your Soil
Pulling weeds growing in your garden, yard, flower beds, or between the cracks in your driveway is tedious work—especial...
The Difference Between Soil and Dirt
The meaning and usage of words often changes over time, but in some situations, words that are used interchangeably can...
Plant These Winter Cover Crops Now for Better Soil in the Spring
It’s difficult to overstate the benefits of a cover crop for your garden. In addition to helping replenish the nitrogen...
How to Revive Dead Soil
When I moved into my home, the front yard was gray and lifeless. The previous owners, in lieu of landscaping, had put a...
How and When to Add Pumice to Your Soil
When it comes to caring for plants, much of the focus is on making sure they get the right amount of sunlight and water....
How to Find Free (or Cheap) Soil for Your Raised Garden Beds
Many gardeners like to use raised beds to grow their bounty—they create a lovely border, limit weeds, and are easier on...
These Flowering Plants Are Able to Grow in Wet, Poorly Drained Soil
Whether you’re gardening indoors or outdoors, it’s important to find a spot for your plants with the right combination o...
