Plants needs nitrogen. They cannot grow without it. Without nitrogen, plants cease growing and turn yellow. Plants use nitrogen to make their DNA, proteins, and amino acids. Nitrogen is essential for plant health. Plants that stop growing, even if they have enough water, might have a nitrogen deficiency. Here are 3 organic ways to boost […]
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A Step-By-Step Guide to Leaf Litter: Helpful or Harmful to Soil?
With fall being here, you may be busy raking leaves off your yard. Because this job can be difficult and time-consuming, you might be wondering if raking leaves is a necessary chore. While there are tips to make raking leaves easier, today I’ll be going over if it is ok to leave leaf litter in […]
Rototilling the Garden- How to Prepare Your Soil
Preparing your soil for a garden is a difficult task. There are many things that need to be done to your soil so that it can yield a fruitful garden. Most people agree that fertilizing your garden is a great way to prepare your soil for a garden. However, there is some disagreement about whether […]
Everything You Should Know About Tilling Soil
Tilling soil is not necessary to have a successful garden. It’s completely possible to have a thriving garden without ever having tilled it. Some people believe that tilling is actually worse for your garden than just leaving it as it is. Tilling or not tilling your garden is a decision that every garden owner must […]
Clay Soil and How to Improve It for Perfect Gardening
If your garden has clay soil, then you know how challenging it can be to grow anything according to your desires. Since changing the type of soil in your garden is not an option (unless you move), you’ll just have to make the best of it. Make no mistake, clay soil also has its benefits, […]