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The types of soil you use in your garden will determine the amount of vegetables, fruit, or flowers you produce during a growing season. Of course, you need adequate sunshine and water, but if the types of soil are not correct, you may not end up with healthy plants. This guide explains what soil is,…
Potting soil for container gardening is essential to give plants everything they need to thrive. A good potting soil mix is essential for healthy patio plants. We cover potting mix recipes (very few ingredients), reuse of old potting soil (as long as you sterilize), what it costs (you get what you pay for), and how…
Designing a beautiful patio garden makes a great wintertime activity. It gives you the time to dig deep into the subject. There are many things to consider including your intent, the budget, and where you will place your plants. However, planning a beautiful patio garden doesn’t have to be difficult or break the bank. With…
Acidic or Alkaline? If you are an avid gardener, you may have met other gardeners discussing the pH levels in soil. In addition, they may have talked about whether their plants like acidic or alkaline soil. What does pH levels in soil mean? Is it Phosphorus (as I saw on one website)? Nope, the pH…
I keep talking about how fabulous raised bed gardens are, but if you are like me, maybe you procrastinate because you don’t know how to begin. Well, I did some research for us. I have included the pros and cons of raised bed garden construction materials. Then, I have photo suggestions on container gardens. Any…
Does your container garden look famished? I finished my long run yesterday and I was really hungry. Luckily, I didn’t grab junk food. For humans, eating healthy food is a great way to supercharge workouts but, what about your plants? If you are hungry after a workout, your plants might be feel hungry too when…