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How-ToUse Mulch to Manage Your Soil Conditions
If you look around at all the landscape trees planted in islands of red bark chips these days, it’s hard to believe that garden mulching was virtually unknown half a…
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How-ToGetting to the Coir of the Matter
Gardeners for years have lined their hanging baskets with long-fiber coir. Learn how this material differs from peat.
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How-ToEarthworms Help Build Your Soil
Cultivating a healthy garden is an enlightening and fulfilling experience, but as veteran gardeners know, such an achievement requires not only aesthetic creativity but also a connection to and an…
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How-ToSludge May Appear to Be Organic, But Is It Healthy?
For the past decade, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the waste management industry have been promoting the use of processed sewage sludge for farm and garden. Likewise, in communities…
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How-ToMycorrhizae Help Feed Your Plants
One of the most valuable organisms your soil can have is a fungus known as mycorrhizae, which means “fungus root” in Greek. The full name of the fungus will really…
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How-ToA Secret Recipe for Great Homemade Potting Soil
Garden soil doesn't offer enough air, water or nutrients to container-grown plants. Fortunately, it's easy to amend.
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How-ToChoosing the Right Soilless Potting Mix
A good growing medium will ensure that your plants get a healthy balance of water and air
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How-ToHot Composting vs. Cold Composting
Hot composting is faster but requires attention to keep carbon and nitrogen in the optimum ratio
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How-To6 Ways to Make Great Compost
Closed bins, pit composting, open bins, tumblers, piling, or vermicomposting: which method is best for you?
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