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Every homeowner wants their lawn to look good, and sometimes… More
Spring is the perfect time to lay sod. After the… More
Successful lawn seeding depends on soil preparation. Soil that's ground… More
Soil preparation is essential when planning a garden and even… More
Soil forms the backbone of the garden. Proper preparation of… More
How to improv Your Soil explained in this booklet. More
Compost improves soil by adding nutrients, nitrogen and organic matter.… More
Developing healthy soil by garden writer Georgiana Marshen. More
When planting a new lawn or refurbishing an existing one,… More
Growing a garden from seed is cheaper than purchasing nursery… More
Many homeowners opt to lay sod in their yard as… More
Most gardening problems can be traced back to the soil.… More
Clay soil is a sticky mess when it rains, and… More
The blades turn yellow because the sod is dying from… More
Sometimes it is necessary to use sod on your lawn… More
If you want an instant new lawn, the best way… More
A specific grass seed or blend of grass seeds is… More
Replacing sod is a faster, more efficient way to get… More
Zoysia grasses are popular for home lawns as well as… More
Installing sod will give you an instant lawn, but don't… More
Sod is an application of mature lawn that has been… More
St. Augustine (Stenotaphrum secundatum) is a warm season grass grown… More
Sod is the easiest and speediest method to achieve a… More
If you want an instant lawn, the best choice is… More
Installing a sod lawn involves laying down a thick layer… More
When installing sod, lay down at least 6 inches of… More
Before planting sod, it's important to make a diagram of… More
Alluvial soil is soil that is formed by standing water… More
It is not recommended that sod be put down in… More
Solarize soil by covering the area the needs to be… More
For container gardening, use a soil-less potting mixture that consists… More
Building organic soil requires a good compost-to -soil ratio in… More
Many times winter damages some plants and when they are… More
Mow new sod in a yard once it has a… More
Sterilize soil by placing black plastic over the area, holding… More
Solarization is done to soil to get rid of vegetation… More
Learn how to lay sod next to a sprinkler head… More
Learn what to do before laying sod in this free… More
Organic matter in your soil is always a good thing;… More
Tips on the learning the type of soil in your… More
Learn how to create good growing soil when growing a… More
Gardeners should know about soil composition to help care for… More
How to prepare house plant soil; get professional tips and… More
Density, soil type, climate and location are all important in… More
WHO KNOW WHAT POND SOIL IS!:eek: :eek: Im told I need to use "pond soil" how does it differ from any other soil.? Has anyone make it How can I make it ? Im dying of curiousity:eek: :eek: :confused: THANK YOU !:D Kale:) More
Hi Everyone. What can I add to my sandy soil to make it a little bit more acidic? I tested the Ph and it is at 7.0. I am plantng Wax Myrtles and want them to be in the best soil but when I read up about them I learned… More
While transplanting said prayer plant and ivy, I noticed gold flecks in the soil. No kidding. The soil was a bit vermiculite, so I don't know if that had anything to do with it. Had been in that pot for quite some time.. over a year or two. Anyone know… More
Hey everybody, I was potting up one of my Dawn Redwoods today and, well, I did it inside (bad idea) and I accidentally got some soil on the floor. What is the best method to get this soil stain out of the carpet? Thank you for any suggestions. More
:) We are going to start a container garden. We will have multiple pots with flowers and we will have a vegetable garden as well. Should we use the same potting soil for both? Does anyone have any recommendations for the best brand of potting soil? More
What do you do to lower the alkalinity of your soil? My planters' alkalinity I think is too high, in the 9s and 10s while my plants requre a 6.5 to 7 alkaline. Any recommendation? Even my grapes which requires a more acidic soil is high in alkaline. More
Yesterday I was planting my flowers in my container for my deck and I have to say I never really read the back of the bags of potting soil before. After potting several of my pots I just happened to read the back of the back and it said IMPORTANT...… More
DO I NEED TO MULCH AFTER USING 3-4 INCHES OF MUSHROOM SOIL IN NEW BEDS...NO PLANTINGS YET...PLAN TO ADD IN THE SPRING.. iS MULCH NECESSARY OR WILL WEEDS ERUPT? wHAT ABOUT CORN GLUTEN FOR WEED PREVENTION WE WANT TO KEEP THE BEDS ORGANIC THK:( More
Hello, I have a raised garden and I purchased soil from a company in Maryland that specializes in top soil. The soil is called LeafGro. For the last 3-4 weeks, it had been raining regularly but my soil looks like I live in the desert. One picture shows my garden… More
What would be a good soil to keep my very small 1 inch Coast and Dawn and Giant Sequoias in? Would it be something like regular potting soil, vermiculite, or peat or something else? What soil should I keep them in? Right now I have my Blue Spruce in regualr… More
Hi, I repot my perennials as needed with Miracle Gro potting soil and use the same for annuals. So, I've been dumping the "used" soil in one large pile, and now I have a wheelbarrow full of dirt! :confused: haha! My question is - what should I do with all… More
I'm on my way to home depot or lowes (probably gonna check both out) and going to see how much it will cost to buy what i need. I do have a question. Since all the beds are going to be raised, where do you guys buy the soil? I… More
Who would've know there are so many options.... So here's the deal: I've just built two above ground outdoor planter boxes (12'x3'x1') for vegetables. I need to fill it with soil, but unsure what to buy at my local box store. Seems like I have choices ranging from: Potting soil,… More
i have hard soil. i looked up the soil requirements for periwinkles and wedelias. both accept all kinds of soil. will these plants grow through this rock like soil? or do i really need to fix my soil? More
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What would be a good soil to keep my very small 1 inch Coast and Dawn and Giant Sequoias in? Would it be something like regular potting soil, vermiculite, or peat or something else? What soil should I keep them in? Right now I have my Blue Spruce in regular… More
I see that a lot of instructions regarding gardening require "sterile soil". I may not be using the right word, but they usually are referring to a soil that doesn't have any germs. I'm just wondering if this is silly or if I should expect the gardening police at my… More
What would be a good soil to keep my very small 1 inch Coast and Dawn and Giant Sequoias in? Would it be something like regular potting soil, vermiculite, or peat or something else? What soil should I keep them in? More
Okay, well I just finished shoveling up grass/sod to create my front garden. It was extremely hard. What I'm wondering is, when I do the back-yard...should I just buy that grass/weed-killer stuff? Or would I still have to dig up the grass? Could I kill it and then put a… More