You may not believe this, but the grass trimmings in the compost bin can actually catch fire spontaneously, and become a fire hazard to your house or neighbors. What can cause a compost pile to …
7 Conditions When Your Compost Can (Actually) Self-Ignite Read More »
Oh yes, the struggle of over or underwatering your plants, I get it. If you find it difficult to determine when and how much to water your plants, then scoop up a quality soil moisture …
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Your body thermometer and food thermometer may be at your fingertips. But can you just stick any thermometer in your garden to check the soil temperature? What are their differences? Food thermometers can be used …
Soil, Compost & Meat Thermometers: Any Differences? Read More »
It’s a nightmare to end up with anaerobic compost or soil with little or no oxygen—they are sticky, stinky, slow to decompose, and are not suitable for growing plants. It often happens when compost piles …
Have you thought of increasing the soil temperature to give a head start to your seeds before spring comes, to protect young seedlings on cold days, or just to protect your garden from frost? You …
7 Ways to Increase Soil Temperature (Effectively) Read More »
Many people are turning to peat pots and peat pellets as natural alternatives to plastic pots and trays for starting seeds and propagating seedlings. They are designed to reduce root shock during transplant because the …
Rising environmental concerns are driving many people to look for peat-free Ericaceous compost to grow their acid-loving plants. But, how do you make peat-free ericaceous compost? The best substitute for peat in making ericaceous compost …
2 Simple Ways To Make Ericaceous Compost (Peat-Free) Read More »
Many people have used potting soil and compost in growing plants, but most people use them interchangeably without taking advantage of their characteristics. What are the differences between potting soil and compost? Compost is decomposed …
Potting Soil vs. Compost: Know the Differences & Uses Read More »
Every plant owner must come across peat and humus to improve their soil. But what’s the difference between the two? Which should you use in your gardening projects? Peat (or peat moss) is semi-decomposed sphagnum …
Having hydrophobic soil that repels water can be frustrating. But there are many ways to fix the problem naturally and organically. A quick fix to hydrophobic soil is using wetting agents to reduce the cohesion …
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