Soil and fertilizers are the key to a successful garden. Learn how to improve your soil with our detailed guides.
There’s a lot of different names for horse manure! Horse buns, horse chips, horse hooey, horsepucky, or our favorite, road apples. To some, it’s just a mess that needs to …
Read moreHorse Manure: From Road Apples To Fantastic Fertilizer
Corn gluten meal has gotten a weird reputation. Some people swear by it as a natural herbicide. Others claim it has no effect on weeds whatsoever. But it is a …
Read moreCorn Gluten Meal: A Fertilizer And Natural Herbicide
We all know cotton is a valuable material worldwide. But its byproducts, like cottonseed meal, have value too! With more and more people growing their own food, cotton seed meal …
Read moreCottonseed Meal: A Trash To Treasure Fertilizer Story
Alfalfa is a staple among livestock farmers as nutrient-rich feed. But did you know that alfalfa meal is also a great organic fertilizer? High-quality alfalfa meal is generally weed-free. It …
Fertilizing is one of the most important parts of gardening. Like people and animals, plants have to eat as well. Spurred by this, people are becoming interested and involved in …
Read moreChicken Manure: Turning Waste Into Quality Fertilizer
The idea of fish fertilizer may sound strange. How can fish provide a food source for my plants? But it shouldn’t come as any surprise that like all other natural …
When I was growing up my Mom always complained to my Dad about her garden and flower beds. She would say things like “Nothing grows in this red dirt!”, or “I’m …
If you want a bumper crop of tomatoes, you’re going to need a good tomato fertilizer. But the best forms of fertilizer may not be readily apparent. Tomatoes are heavy …
Read moreTomato Fertilizer: How To Feed Your Plants For Ultimate Harvests
Mushroom compost is a wonderful addition to your gardening efforts. A great soil builder, it’s also really useful for keeping the soil moist, and it helps to break down dense …
Read moreMushroom Compost: What It Is, What It Does, And How To Make It
Most stationary and tumbler-style composters handle plant materials, paper and cardboard, some manures, and the occasional eggshell. Vermicomposters can handle all of those as well as occasional rice or pasta …
If your plants keep dropping leaves, turning odd colors, and generally failing to thrive, it might not be your gardening techniques that are at fault. There could be an imbalance …
Read more21+ Organic Fertilizers and How To Use Them In Your Garden
If you’re growing in containers, chances are good you’re using some kind of potting soil for your precious plants. But what if I told you that the “soil” in your …
Read moreThe Best Potting Soil: Choose The Right Potting Mix