13 Pros and Cons of Coconut Coir Mulch
Coconut coir mulch is incredibly beneficial for your garden. However, it also has some downsides. In this article, horticulture expert Matt Dursum shows you the pros and cons of coconut coir mulch.
The Best Performing DIY Soil Mix for Home Gardeners: How to Make it
Why purchase pre-mixed soils when you can make them yourself? Homemade soil blends offer more structure, fertility, and flexibility than store-bought ones. They’re often cheaper too! Join backyard gardener Jerad Bryant in making potting mix at home with simple ingredients.
Perlite Vs. Sand: The Best Way to Improve Soil Drainage
Tired of slogging in clay soil? Large clumps, soggy conditions, and dense dirt make working in poorly draining soil a chore. Perlite and sand are two horticultural materials perfect for improving drainage, but which is best for you and your garden?
Can You Use Potting Soil to Start Seeds?
You might be wondering if it's okay to grab that leftover potting mix from last season to get seeds going. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss explores the use of potting soil for seed starting.
5 Reasons To Try Peat-Free Soil Mix This Season
Peat-free soil mixes are becoming more readily available to improve soil health and lessen dependence on a renewable resource. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores reasons to look for peat-free alternatives to incorporate in seeding, containers, and beds this growing season.
The Ultimate Beginner Guide to Soil Blocking
Soil blocking is a rewarding, hands-on way to promote healthy seedlings while reducing material use and saving space. If you’re interested in this historic way of seed-starting, we’ve got the essentials covered. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores everything you need to start soil blocking this season.
How to Compost in Winter: 7 Expert Tips
Winter frost doesn’t mean you have to quit composting! You can use some simple methods to get a pile working through the cold months. Learn how to compost in winter with these seven expert tips from native plant gardener Jerad Bryant.
7 Ways to Get A Jump on Spring Soil Prep in November
Want to get ahead of the busy spring gardening season? Then start with soil prep! Farmer Briana Yablonski shares seven ways you can get your soil ready for spring right now.
5 Ways You Can Improve Your Garden Soil in November
November signals the end of fall and the beginning of winter. Although the garden is quiet, there are some things you can do to help your garden soil’s fertility and structure. Try one of these five easy methods alongside native plant gardener Jerad Bryant.
9 Reasons You Should Test Your Soil in Fall
Now that the major growing season is coming to a close, your mind may be on cleaning up the garden, processing your last harvests, and raking up all the leaves. However, fall is also an excellent time to test your soil. This will give you plenty of time to make any adjustments needed before next year, balancing the nutrients and the pH level. Plant biologist Emily Estep will give you nine reasons why.
9 Easy Ways to Improve Your Soil
Improving your soil is always a good use of time! It helps future plant species gain all the nutrients, moisture, and air they need to survive. It also boosts beneficial fungi, bacteria, and archaea belowground. Join native plant gardener Jerad Bryant and discover nine easy ways to amend your garden’s soil.
7 Benefits of Amending Your Soil in the Fall
Autumn is an ideal time to amend soils. Why? Soil amendments decay during fall and winter to form fertile, rich, crumbly soils in spring. You’ll have plantable beds ready for vegetables, wildflowers, and fruits. Join native plant gardener Jerad Bryant and learn the benefits of applying improvements now rather than in the spring.