by Matt Gibson & Erin Marissa Russell Gardening and maintaining a healthy lawn can come with a long to-do list including mowing, weeding, watering, and fertilizing. Fertilizing is not always the answer. Many plants, including most perennials, as well as bushes, trees, and … [Read more...]
Compost vs Soil: What’s the Difference?
by Matt Gibson Compost and soil are relatively similar to each other, and therefore it can sometimes be hard for people to distinguish between the two mediums. Adding a layer of compost or a layer of topsoil to your garden soil mix will help to add nutrients to depleted soils … [Read more...]
Compost vs. Fertilizer, Explained
by Matt Gibson and Erin Marissa Russell Compost or fertilizer? What's the difference? Which one should you be using in your yard or garden? Or should you use both? Everyone who is interested in growing their own plants wants to create a healthy garden environment. To keep … [Read more...]
How to Capture Water with Rain Barrels
If you want to water your plants and conserve water, consider an old-fashioned rain barrel. Rain barrels catch the water that runs down from your roof, storing it for later use in the garden. You can either make a rain barrel or buy one. Because of renewed interest in this … [Read more...]
Perlite vs Vermiculite, Fully Explained
by Matt Gibson and Erin Marissa Russell If you are standing in the gardening center, trying to figure out which additive your soil needs the most, wondering what the difference is between perlite and vermiculite, then this article is for you. The two additives are similar, … [Read more...]
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