Ramial Chipped Wood: How To Use It In Your Garden
Ramial chipped wood adds a boost to your garden, but what is it and how does it work? We explain all you need to know about this resource.
Soil building encompasses many different things, as the soil is its own living and changing ecosystem. While it’s possible to grow plants without soil, the vast majority of gardeners use it — soil is everywhere in all of its myriad forms.
Here, we explain all things soil-based as well as the things that are used to improve that soil. Our writing team provides insight into not just soil types and textures, but also composting, cover cropping for soil improvement, mulching for the myriad of benefits it offers, and so many more things.
We’ll explore different organic fertilizers and how they work, techniques like the Back To Eden or no-till methods of gardening, and even delve into the many forms of mulch that can be used to reduce erosion and maintain soil moisture.
Organic gardeners know full well the value of having good soil, and the interplay between organic matter and mineral inputs is key to guaranteeing that you have a living, beneficial, and healthy soil food web. To many, the soil is an entirely new frontier waiting to be explored… and so we’ll explore it along with you, step by step.
With a little know-how, you too can improve your existing soil in the yard, learn which amendments are necessary or unnecessary in your situation, and optimize for the best outcome for your specific plant types.
We have broken this heading down into multiple subcategories, and you can find and look through each of those here:
Ramial chipped wood adds a boost to your garden, but what is it and how does it work? We explain all you need to know about this resource.
Hairy vetch is a somewhat wild looking plant with many uses in the garden. We discuss growing and maintaining hairy vetch in the garden here!
Soil sulfur is an essential element for plants and overall soil health. We explain what it does in the garden and how it all works!
Most gardens have calcium in soil blends or native soils, but what does it do? We dive deep into what calcium provides for plant growth.
There are tons of DIY composting styles you can employ in your garden. Learn about them, and how to build a DIY compost bin system here!
A cereal rye cover crop is a great choice for the winter months. We discuss how to implement a winter rye cover crop in your garden.
Vermiculite is a common component in potting soils, but what is it? We explain the history of vermiculite and how it’s used in the garden.
Many forms of biological nitrogen fixation occur in the soil. We’re providing a layman’s guide to this essential part of soil building!
What exactly is crop rotation, and why does it matter? We explain the science behind crop rotation and why it’s so beneficial.
What is citrus fertilizer, when do you need it, and how do you use it? We explore your options for citrus fertilization!
People who grow blueberries often wonder how to lower soil pH, while others try to increase it. Here we’ll explain what works and doesn’t!
Selecting cover crops for raised beds shouldn’t be a chore. We break down a variety of these and help you pick what’s best for your beds!