Composting is the best way to improve soil and grow healthy plants. A lot of people tend to confuse compost with mulch, and this is because they both use organic matter, like leaves or wood chips, but they serve different purposes: mulch keeps moisture in the soil, while compost provides nutrients that plants can use. …
Soil is the foundation of any garden. If your soil is healthy and balanced, then you can grow anything. But what if your soil isn’t so great? How do you know what to add and how much of it? That’s where this guide comes in: we’ll teach you everything there is to know about improving …
5 Things We Bet You Don’t Know About Topsoil If you’re reading this, chances are you probably have a small garden in your backyard or some potted plants on your patio. Maybe you’ve even got a few fruit trees in your yard and know what good soil should look like. But did you know that …
Benefits of Earthworms in Your Lawn Earthworms are often perceived as slimy, unpleasant creatures that are all over the sidewalk after it rains. They also make great fish food! However, earthworms play a vital part in keeping lawns and gardens healthy. Séamus is a great resource to help choose great soil for your lawn, but …
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We know that keeping your yard healthy and looking great year-round requires a lot of work. You get to take a bit of a break from landscaping in winter, but late fall requires some time to prepare your yard for winter. By the time the snow melts, if you’ve taken these steps you’ll be thanking …
Bring Plants Inside for Winter to Keep Them Healthy All Year As winter approaches, many people begin to worry about their plants. Will they make it through the cold weather? Which kind of plants can be salvaged and make it until next spring? Does anything have to be done to these plants to ensure their …
Mulch- Not Just for Decorative Plants Mulch is an often-overlooked but extremely beneficial tool for gardens to thrive. It’s mostly found in surrounding landscaping, but not many know how to properly use it within a garden. Mulch helps your plants grow by improving the soil quality and preventing weed growth. Once you know how to …