Do I Need to Remove Old Soil When Adding Compost to My Garden?
I'm wondering whether I should take out the old soil in my garden when I add compost each year, or can I just keep stacking it on top?…
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How Can I Turn Bad Soil Into Good Soil Without Spending Any Money?
I'm really eager to start gardening, but I'm on a tight budget and can't spend any money on soil or amendments. I want to know how I can…
What's the best way to deal with garden waste after the season?
I'm staring at my overgrown garden and it's time for a serious cleanup. In the past, I've just bagged up old plants a little at a time, but…
Should I Leave Fallen Tomatoes in My Raised Bed Over Winter?
Hey everyone! This is my first year gardening, and I put together a raised bed with cherry tomatoes. They thrived during the hot summer, but now with all…
What Should I Do with Sunflowers After Finding Heavy Metals?
I've been watching videos that claim sunflowers can absorb heavy metals and toxins from the soil. My question is, once these sunflowers have been grown, what am I…
Does Weed Tea Really Smell That Bad?
I heard from my grandma that mixing weeds in a bucket with rainwater creates some sort of weed tea or fertilizer for my plants. However, I'm a bit…
What are some good ways to get rid of crab apples from my garden?
Hey everyone! My neighbor's tree has dropped a bunch of crab apples into my garden – I've got about four bucket loads of them. I can't use the…
Is Fertilizing Your Garden a Hassle? Let's Discuss!
Hey, fellow garden enthusiasts! I've been diving deep into my gardening lately and realized that while my automated watering system is a total game changer, fertilizing remains a…
Should I Compost or Directly Use Coffee Grounds and Tea Leaves in My Garden?
Hey everyone! I'm a big fan of tea and coffee, and I've recently taken on a larger garden than I'm used to. I'm curious about what to do…
Can I Compost Tomatoes That Start Rotting Before I Harvest Them?
I've noticed that some of my tomatoes start to rot on the plants before I can pick them. Is it still okay to throw these into my compost…
Can I Use My Raised Garden Bed for Composting This Winter?
I have a raised garden bed that's just sitting unused until spring. I'm wondering if I can turn it into a compost bed for the winter. I'm located…
Dealing with Dense Azalea Roots for Veggie Gardening
I've got a 10x10 space where azaleas used to grow, and I've recently removed them. The roots left behind are super dense and matted. I topped the area…
Is it Worth Composting Your Winter Plant Debris?
Hey everyone! I've recently expanded my garden and have quite a few perennial plants now. In the past, I've just taken the dead foliage to a lawn waste…
What do you do with leftover compost after harvesting?
I've been gardening for a few years and usually just put used compost in the bin or use it on garden beds. This year, I've grown my potatoes…
Is It Safe to Eat Potatoes Grown in My Compost Bin?
I had some leftover cut seed potatoes and tossed them into my compost bin, not expecting anything to happen. To my surprise, they've actually started to grow quite…
Why Are My Garden Plants Growing So Slowly?
Hey everyone! I'm a new gardener and super excited to have a garden now that I've moved into my first house. I've planted a variety of plants and…
Why Should I Use Branches in My Garden Bed?
I was watching a video about building garden beds, and they mentioned filling the bottom with cut-up branches before adding soil. I'm curious about the advantages of doing…
What Should I Do About Maggots in My Rabbit Poop?
I recently got some rabbit manure from an organic farmer, but unfortunately, it's infested with maggots! There are way more maggots than actual poop, and I'm concerned I'll…
Is It Okay to Add Urine to My Compost Bin?
A friend of mine helped me start my compost bin with a mix of food scraps, grass clippings, and cardboard. After we were done, they casually mentioned that…
How Long Until Fresh Horse Manure Turns into Safe Fertilizer?
I recently got my hands on some free horse manure and I'm hoping to use it as fertilizer for my garden. I'm curious about how long I should…