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Successful lawn seeding depends on soil preparation. Soil that's ground… More
Gardeners who love a challenge and love blueberries may want… More
Soil is the medium that a gardener's bounty hinges upon.… More
Soil preparation is essential when planning a garden and even… More
Blackberries prefer a soil pH of 5.5 to 6.5 for… More
Cactus is an excellent choice for those of us who… More
An organic garden provides ample fruit and vegetables that are… More
Apple trees tolerate a wide range of soil conditions. Because… More
While most plants can survive in a wide range of… More
Most clay soil is considered alkaline; clay soils typically have… More
Developing healthy soil by garden writer Georgiana Marshen. More
Tomatoes thrive in rich, loose soil where their roots have… More
Knowing your soil's pH is an important aspect of gardening.… More
Most plants prefer the soil to be a little acidic… More
Hydrangeas like well-drained humus soil containing organic material like molded… More
Limestone is a naturally occurring mineral that can make acidic… More
Different species of tree, like different species of plant or… More
Daylilies flower from June through September. Multiple blooms of yellow,… More
Spring is the perfect time to start preparing the soil… More
Fruit trees and shrubs are big feeders that require proper… More
Clay soil contains minerals and nutrients that plants need, but… More
The best way to care for your garden and soil… More
A pH scale is used to measure the acidic and… More
Soil, known as dirt outside the garden, is the most… More
Dogwood trees will need an acidic soil for proper growth.… More
Persimmon trees are deciduous fruit trees that grow to heights… More
How to improv Your Soil explained in this booklet. More
Some plants can be very picky about their soil pH… More
Growing a garden from seed is cheaper than purchasing nursery… More
There are many types of grass, and all have slightly… More
Checking the PH levels will measure the acidity or alkaline… More
Solarize soil by covering the area the needs to be… More
Solarization is done to soil to get rid of vegetation… More
Growing grass in low pH soil requires simply adding a… More
Buying soil amendments is not necessary when the soil is… More
Alluvial soil is soil that is formed by standing water… More
Sterilize soil by placing black plastic over the area, holding… More
Building organic soil requires a good compost-to -soil ratio in… More
For container gardening, use a soil-less potting mixture that consists… More
Learn how to prepare a potting soil recipe, in this… More
Organic matter in your soil is always a good thing;… More
Backyard soil tends to contain a lot of debris. Learn… More
Tips on the learning the type of soil in your… More
Learn the ideal soil for garden of perennial plants and… More
Gardeners should know about soil composition to help care for… More
Learn how to test the soil before planting gardenias in… More
How to prepare house plant soil; get professional tips and… More
Check the pH level of your soil every so often.… More
Density, soil type, climate and location are all important in… More
Learn about the special soil you need for growing bonsai… 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
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
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
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
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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
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
I've been reading about preparing the soil for planting blueberry bushes. The general recommendation seems to be to use 1/2 peat and 1/2 topsoil/potting soil. The suggested ph is 4.5. Is the peat itself acidic? Would I need anything else to make the soil more acidic if I were to… More
I just removed an unsightly juniper bush and will be putting in a garden bed in its place. I heard that evergreens with its fallen needles can create an acidic soil? I also get alot of rain here in Vancouver and was wondering if lime would be a good idea… More
My husband just bought me two bags of top soil to start up the garden in the front yard. The question I had before I put it down was that if I had a neutral pH top soil, will it eventually become the same pH as the ground underneath it?… 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
:D I have recently planted shrub roses and glandflora roses. I mixed into the soil a good deal of peat moss, garden nutrient soil, mulch and topped it off with disease killer/rose food pellets. It looks like the bottom of the leaves towards the root on the shrub roses are… 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
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
My Container and Raised Bed Compost Mix test results are back. here they are Phosphorous __Low __Medium __Adequate __High _x_Very High Potassium __Low __Medium __Adequate __High _x_Very High Magnesium __Low __Medium __Adequate __High _x_Very High Calcium __Low __Medium __Adequate __High _x_Very High Soil pH 7.0 Buffer pH 7.9 Sulfur _x_very… 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
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
I am hoping someone here might have an easy way for me to deal with my very poor soil conditions. I have been envisioning years of hard labor to get my soil in better shape, and thought someone here might have a "short cut" of some sort for me. We… More
I live in a region that has an abundance of oyster shells, and pine straw. We've recently re-designed the garden of our new home for a more tropical look; palms, bird-of-paradise, agapanthus, heliconias, etc. In the previous home, pine straw was obviously the mulch of choice because of the many… 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