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Looking at those wet seeds huddled in the darkness can make you antsy. “It’s been an hour and all I see is some wetness on … Read more

If you’ve applied new mulch lately, you’ve probably also noticed it has a distinct aroma. Though the sight of freshly mulched landscape is one of … Read more

By dawn, with dew on their stems, you’re sure it’s ready to go: You take your knife and slice up the tray. Come noontime at … Read more

There you are, standing with your sprayer in hand. There’s that new mulch bed, and now there’s this dark stain spreading across it. Looks like … Read more

One week you put down new mulch; on Saturday it’s nice and colorful, the edges are tidy. But fast-forward through some days of showers and … Read more

Landscape fabric prevents weeds; saves your back; holds mulch in place, neat! This can happen if stuff rips apart, gets buried, or allows weeds to … Read more

Why do most people begin growing microgreens? They crave fresh greens on their countertop. But then they become confused and ultimatelty frustrated when they approach … Read more

Growing peas as microgreens depend on accurate timing (where intuition fails). It begins innocently enough: dry seeds which look harmless enough but require careful attention … Read more

MULCH: In spring, you buy it, pay to have it delivered on truck, and then marvel as they pour that rich, dark layer over your … Read more

So you add some new bark, which has such rich color. Perfect, the bed seem finished. But then summer arrive. Sun and rain activate soil … Read more

When people lay down a thick coat of cypress mulch, they assume that’s the final step, when in fact it isn’t. It looks rich, smells … Read more