It has been known for some time that the ratio of fungi to bacteria varies in different types of soil and in different plant…
People struggle with clay soil and try all kinds of quick fixes, including gypsum, which is regularly touted as a clay…
The use of wood chips for mulch is very popular but there are also many myths about it. Will it rob nitrogen from the soil?…
Have you ever wondered how healthy your soil is? There are three ways to get a handle on this question. Grow lots of…
A few times a year I’ll see a meme float through social media telling gardeners they can die from soil borne diseases…
Humic Substances like humic acid are being promoted as important organic material that should be added to gardens to improve…
Nitrogen deficiency in soil is one of the most critical aspects of plant growth that a gardener can control; watering being…
Sunflower seeds are good for feeding birds. They are relatively cheap, easy to handle, and birds love them. There is only one…
Sheet mulching, also called lasagna method or lasagna gardening, is a popular technique for creating a new garden. Some…