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Walk into any garden center and you will find shelves packed with products labeled as "organic soil boosters," "natural ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. In ...

"It will disintegrate so fast." Homeowner sparks debate after sharing unconventional gardening plans: 'Would this be the same ...

Excess weed growth in autumn can be caused by poor drainage and compacted soil - which means one simple task can ensure your ...

Soil is a key ingredient in any backyard garden, so it’s important to make sure it’s the healthiest it can be. That’s why longtime gardeners – and soil science experts – recommend testing. Knowing the ...

Many people do not realize the difference between soil and dirt. Soil is alive and dirt isn’t. Plants will grow in soil, but they cannot grow in dirt (unless you add the needed nutrients). For your ...

Every gardener wants the best soil for their garden. How do you know if your soil is "good"? What do you add to make it good? When you go to a plant nursery or the gardening section of a big box store ...