Am I Using Coconut Coir Soil Wrong?
I bought a big block of coconut coir soil because it was inexpensive, but I'm having a tough time with it. Chopping it up to fill my pots…
soil amendments
What Else Should I Add to My Raised Bed with Horse Manure and Wood Chips?
I'm planning to fill a 2-foot tall raised garden bed, and I've got access to free horse manure and a chip drop. I'm wondering if these two materials…
What's the difference between Black Kow manure and composted manure?
I'm about to try Square Foot Gardening for the first time and I'm working on creating my Mel's Mix. I've got the coarse vermiculite and peat moss sorted…
What Can I Do About Muddy Soil in My Raised Garden Beds?
I recently filled my raised garden beds with a mix that includes topsoil, black kow, peat moss, some potting soil, earthworm castings, and perlite in roughly a 45:45:10…
How Can I Improve My Compost Quality?
I've been struggling with my compost lately, and it sometimes sets up like concrete. I'm curious about what others are adding to improve their compost, especially when it…
Can I Use Mulch Instead of Perlite in My Vegetable Garden?
I'm considering using wood chips or mulch instead of perlite for my container vegetable garden. I've heard some concerns about nitrogen levels when using wood chips—how significant is…
What's the Best Way to Lower Soil pH?
I'm looking for effective methods to lower the pH of my soil, which is currently sitting around 8.79. Are there long-term solutions or products that really work? I'd…