The first step to making your own compost is to learn and understand how to make a proper compost pile. Many internet sources and people over-complicate the art of making compost. I make over 50...
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We like to reuse plant 'flats' that you get from garden centers. You know, the black plastic trays that plants come in? I find them very convenient to moving seedlings out to the garden, or around...
Have you ever wondered what kind of soil you really have? Ever wondered where it really fell on the NRCS soil pyramid? Or are you looking to select the perfect spot for a vegetable garden, and...
Black Walnut trees emit a toxic substance called Juglone that kills certain plants that grow near them [1]. However, not all plants are susceptible to Black Walnut Toxicity via Juglone poisoning. ...
It has been well documented for centuries that some plants either struggle to grow near Black Walnut Trees, or are outright poisoned by them [1]. The toxic chemical the possess is called Juglone. ...
Aerating or plugging a lawn every other year can help revitalize your grass. But most people don't wish to own a large tool they only use once every two years. So, I surveyed a number of...