QUESTION: Will mushroom compost burn plants? I saw some at the garden center and was thinking of trying it out in my garden this year. - Ursula E GARDENING CHANNEL REPLIES: Yes, mushroom compost can definitely burn plants. To understand why this occurs, you must first … [Read more...]
When is compost ready?
QUESTION: When is compost ready? I have been adding kitchen scraps and some leaves to the large bin in my back yard for almost a year. How do I know when I'm done and can use it? - Erwin B GARDENING CHANNEL REPLIES: Compost can be ready anywhere between month one of … [Read more...]
Bone Meal Explained: A Gardener’s Guide
By Erin Marissa Russell Bone meal is one of your organic fertilizer options. It’s great in certain situations, but it doesn’t suit the needs of all plants or all gardens. Keep reading to learn what bone meal is good for (as well as its drawbacks), learn how to use it, and find … [Read more...]
Basics of Soil Solarization, Fully Explained
By Erin Marissa Russell Soil solarization uses high temperatures to kill insects, weeds, and pathogens in moist soil, using the heat of the sun instead of the chemicals often employed. It requires enough plastic sheeting to cover the desired area, water, and a bit of time and … [Read more...]
How to Improve Soil Drainage in Your Garden
By Erin Marissa Russell Want to know how to improve soil drainage in your garden? One thing you’ll see on the care instructions for almost any plant is good drainage. Let’s take a look at why soil drainage is important and how to test your soil’s drainage as well as some ways … [Read more...]
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