Category: General

Mulching Mistakes to Avoid: Common Pitfalls and How to Fix Them

Mulching is one of those gardening tasks that seems straightforward—just spread some material around your plants, and you’re done, right? Well, not quite. Mulching can be very good for your garden, but if you do a few common things wrong, it can damage your garden more than help. If you ever wonder why your plants […]

Soil pH and Nutrients 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Healthy Soil

Understanding soil pH and nutrient availability is important if you want to start gardening, farming, or just taking better care of your yard. Having healthy soil is important for plants to grow, and the pH of the earth affects how well plants can absorb nutrients. This guide will help you learn what soil pH is, […]

Organic vs. Inorganic Mulch: Which is Right for Your Landscape?

One of the easiest and most effective ways to keep your yard healthy is to mulch it. That’s why mulch is so important for keeping soil healthy, keeping water in, and stopping weeds from growing, whether you’re growing veggies, flowers, or just keeping up a nice landscape. When it comes to selecting the best type […]

Understanding Soil Types: A Comprehensive Guide

Having some research on soil types will help you make your garden a huge success. If the soil type in your garden doesn’t change, your plants may not thrive. Planting moisture-loving crops in dry soils, for instance, will produce fewer than ideal plants and unsatisfactory results. We build, grow, and connect with things in the […]