by Erin Marissa Russell LISTEN TO ARTICLE: You may have heard the gardening tip about putting coffee grounds in your garden, but this technique should only be used in a specific situation. Coffee grounds are acidic, and if you put them on plants that like neutral or … [Read more...]
What temperature is the frost point for plants?
QUESTION: What temperature is the frost point for plants? Is it exactly the freezing point of water -- 32 -- or is it higher or lower than that? When should I be worried when I'm looking at my weather app? - Lafina C ANSWER: Different plants have a different tolerance for … [Read more...]
9 Mulch Alternatives for Dogs to Consider
by Erin Marissa Russell Some mulches just aren’t a good match for gardens where dogs will play. Sometimes a mulch alternative is toxic to dogs if consumed, and in other cases it’s just too inviting and won’t last. We’ll give you the rundown of which mulch alternatives work … [Read more...]
15 Mulch Alternatives for Your Garden
by Erin Marissa Russell There are so many different alternatives to mulch that it will be easy to find one—or a few—that are right for your garden on this list. We’ve explained the basics of how each method works along with a few of the pros and cons for each mulch … [Read more...]
Green Manure for Gardening, Explained
by Erin Marissa Russell Ready to take your garden to the next level with green manure? Green manure isn’t actually manure at all. It’s a name for plants you use in empty areas to improve and protect the soil while returning nutrients to the soil like manure. Before the … [Read more...]
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