Is Store-Bought Composted Manure the Same as Well-Rotted Manure?
I'm getting my raised bed ready for planting collards in September, and I came across advice saying I should mix in some 'well-rotted' manure 1-2 months before planting.…
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Why Isn't My Veggie Garden Thriving? Is It the Compost?
I'm beginning to suspect that my compost might be causing some problems in my veggie garden this year. I live in Zone 8b, Oregon, in the Willamette Valley.…
Can I Offset Nitrogen Depletion from Adding Wood Chips to Soil?
I've come across a lot of advice warning against mixing wood chips into the soil because of nitrogen depletion. However, I can't seem to find any solid info…
How to Reuse and Amend Soil in Containers and Grow Bags?
I'm getting ready for my second growing season and will be reusing soil for the first time. I'm curious about the best way to amend it for containers…
Can I add perlite or vermiculite to my plants without disturbing their roots?
I'm growing some trees, like orange and mango, and I'm curious about whether I can just sprinkle perlite or vermiculite on top of the soil while watering, or…
How Should I Plant My Thuja Green Giants for Best Results?
I'm getting ready to plant 24 Thuja Green Giants that I bought from Home Depot. They're in 7-gallon buckets and around 5 feet tall. I'm planting them a…
Can I Save My Vegetable Garden?
Hey everyone! I ordered a large quantity of topsoil and compost for my raised garden beds, and I've been trying to grow some healthy seedlings alongside direct-sown peas…
Turning My Gravel Backyard into a Grass Oasis – How Do I Start?
I recently purchased a charming historical home, which is over 100 years old, and discovered that the backyard has been transformed into a gravel lot to accommodate parking…