Whatever plants you are going to grow in your garden, you need the best quality soil possible. It should be well drained and aerated, with an ongoing supply of good quality nutrients. This may mean bringing in extra top soil; it invariably means adding compost and fertilizers to … [Read more...]

  ‘Mulch’ is a protective layer of material that is spread 3-6 inches deep on top of exposed soil between plants. Mulch is by far the best way to preserve the water in your soil and can be a very effective way of feeding your soil and regulating growing temperatures. … [Read more...]

You may be wondering, why is it important to have good soil?  The reason that soil quality matters is that healthy soil can store and process more water.  Poor quality, depleted soil, won’t hold water and will make it impossible for your plants to thrive and survive.  They key to … [Read more...]