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…
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…
How Can I Keep My Overcrowded Raised Bed Healthy for Next Year?
I've been watching a lot of videos about super stuffed raised beds, where gardeners pack in as many plants as possible to prevent weeds and make the most…
Can I Use Surfactant to Fix Hydrophobic Potting Soil?
I'm wondering if I can use a surfactant that I have for applying herbicide on my lawn to help with my hydrophobic potting soil. It's supposed to target…
Should You Plant or Mulch First in New Garden Beds?
I'm curious about the best order of operations when setting up new garden beds. Why do many people prefer to plant before laying down mulch? Isn't it more…
Looking for Info on Mycorrhiza in Gardening
Hey everyone! I'm currently studying to become a perennial gardener and I'm trying to gather some detailed information about mycorrhiza and its use in gardening, excluding cannabis and…
What Cover Crops Work Best in Raised Beds for Zone 6a?
I'm looking to plant cover crops in my raised beds this fall and would love some guidance. I have 8 raised beds, each measuring 4x8 feet and standing…
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…
Struggling to Grow Tomatoes - Need Help!
Hey everyone! I'm reaching out for some advice on growing tomatoes. I've been trying to grow different varieties, but I'm not having much luck. Back at my old…
Is Putting Carpet in the Garden a Good Idea?
I'm dealing with a huge garden that I inherited, and my mother-in-law is keen on laying down carpet under everything to keep the weeds at bay. While I…
How Long Should I Wait Before Planting in Treated Soil?
I recently moved into a house with a lawn that had been heavily treated with chemicals, and I've noticed there are no natural plants like clover or violets…
What's the Best Way to Plant Native Flowers After Removing Invasive Species?
Hey everyone! I'm looking for some advice on gardening because I'm a bit of a newbie. I live in the Great Lakes region and I've got this 40-square-foot…
Should I Till My Mulch Into the Soil?
I've recently transitioned from container gardening to planting directly in the ground, and my biggest issue so far has been dealing with weeds. To help with that, I've…
Desperate for Help with Kikuyu Grass Invasion – Chemical Solutions?
I'm really struggling with an invasion of kikuyu grass in my yard, and I feel at my wit's end. I recently bought a house, and it seems this…
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…
Using Miracle-Gro and Compost: Should I Switch to Organic Fertilizer?
Hey fellow gardeners! I'm relatively new to gardening and I've been using Miracle-Gro shake and feed regularly for my vegetable garden, along with adding compost at the end…
When and How Should I Fertilize My Garden Plants?
I've been getting into gardening and I'm trying to figure out the best way to fertilize my plants. I've got a mix of perennials like roses, hydrangeas, echinacea,…
Oops! Wood Chip Disaster - What Should I Do?
So, I made a bit of a gardening blunder. I wanted to create a flower bed, so I piled up about six inches of wood chips on a…
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…