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Soil is the life of the garden. Mulch is your friend. Compost feeds your soil. Tips on soil health, structure, testing soil for nutrients and minerals, science, and how to keep your garden thriving.
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Compost Versus Compost Tea: Which is Better? | Empress of Dirt Compost Tea, Garden Veggies, Plant Diseases, Soil Testing, Tomato Garden, Diy Yard, Soil Health, Soil Improvement, Which Is Better
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Compost Versus Compost Tea: Which is Better? | Empress of Dirt
Compost Versus Compost Tea: Which is Better? | Empress of Dirt
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Will Pine Needles Make My Soil pH Too Acidic? (No, It's a Myth)
The idea that pine needles will change the pH of your garden soil and negatively affects some plants has been shared by gardeners for years. Turns out, once the needles have left the tree they have almost zero effect on soil pH levels and actually make excellent mulch.
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Clay soil can be challenging in the garden but there are actually some vegetables that can tolerate—or even benefit from—these growing conditions. From broccoli to potatoes, your favourites might just be on the list.
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7 Weeding Tips Every Gardener Should Know
These weeding tips offer helpful ways to tame your garden. Find out smart ways to remove weeds easily, and stop or slow their growth in your yard without the use of toxins or poisons. Privet, spurge, bind weed, morning glories, thistles, creeping Charlie, and more—can be invasive if we do not find ways to halt them.
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10 Best Vegetables for Drought Soils
Drought soil conditions can be very challenging for vegetable growing. This list from High-Value Veggies shows which edible crops do best in drought conditions as well as things you can do to give your soil a boost.
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How to Compost in Winter in a Cold Climate
We know composting is good for the garden and the environment but did you know you can save food scraps for composting all year-round—even in a cold climate? Use these tips for composting in winter so nothing goes to waste.
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How to Compost in Winter in a Cold Climate
How to Compost in Winter in a Cold Climate There is no reason to stop keeping food scraps for composting just because it's cold outside. See how I continue composting year-round in Canada.
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Which Animal Manure is Best For Home Gardens?
Which Animal Manure is Best For Home Gardens? The choices can be overwhelming so how do you know which composted manure is best for the garden? The answer is not so simple but there are things to check for.
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Which Animal Manure is Best For Home Gardens?
Animal manures are an excellent source of nutrients for our gardens and help improve soil structure. But which ones are best? Cattle? Sheep? Horse? Chicken? Alpaca? Also, find out why manure should be composted before use and what to know before you buy.
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Buying Soil For Your Garden? Read This First
Whether marketed as topsoil, black soil, black earth, or some other catchy phrase, it’s not easy to know what’s in the bag. Use these tips to help guide your soil shopping decisions.
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What to Know Before Adding Coffee Grounds to Your Garden
While coffee grounds are a source of plant nutrients, they can cause problems. The best practice is to compost them first before using them as a soil amendment.
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What to Know Before Reusing Old Potting Mix
While reusing potting mix is common, it can harbor disease and impact plant health. Use our tips to determine when it’s time for a refresh.
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The Cardboard Method For Turning Lawn Into Garden Beds
How to use cardboard to transform lawn into new garden beds.
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Soil Calculator (Mulch, Compost, & Potting Mix Too)
Use this handy soil calculator to calculate the total size (volume) of your garden bed, raised bed, flower pot, container, or window box to know how much soil, mulch, compost, or potting mix you need and the estimated cost to fill it.
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Buying Soil For Your Garden? Read This First
Buying Soil For Your Garden? Read This First