by Matt Gibson If you live in an area with lots of sandy soil, you’ll need to evaluate your options before you jump into amending your sandy soil with organic matter to get ready for gardening. Once you learn about these 35 plants that thrive in sandy soil, you might decide to … [Read more...]
How to Amend Sandy Soil
by Matt Gibson If you’ve ever gardened in sandy soil, you’ve probably already discovered that raising a garden of thriving plants in dry, fine sand can be quite a challenge. The trick is to address the problem at the source, treating your sandy soil to make it more hospitable … [Read more...]
How to Grow Crimson Clover Flowers
by Saffyre Falkenberg Crimson clover, also known as Italian clover, is a type of clover native to most parts of Europe. It is an annual legume typically planted in late summer or early fall. The plant makes a beautiful addition to the home garden, as the flowers are a … [Read more...]
How To Test pH In Your Soil
by Matt Gibson As a gardener, why should you care about the pH balance of your soil? Well, the pH balance of your soil will let you know which plants you can grow with ease and which plants will be a struggle without amendments. Knowing your soil’s pH is the secret to knowing … [Read more...]
Vermicomposting: How to Start Worm Farming
by Matt Gibson Worm composting, or vermicomposting, is a great way to recycle your kitchen trash while creating a microorganism-friendly and nutrient-rich soil for your garden that is almost completely made up of worm castings. Not only will you be making your garden more … [Read more...]
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