Farming Calculator

Instead of guessing at what’s needed which might mean wasting product or hurting soil, get the precise right amount of fertilizer by converting desired nitrogen … Read more

It seems like it should be easy: How hard is it to get your spacing correct in the vegetable garden? Then you lay out the … Read more

A rain gauge doesn’t just give you a number; it tells you something much more useful. It shows how deep the rain was, but that … Read more

When it comes to getting the volume of soil right in a container, it’s not just about how many cubic feet will fit into a … Read more

Many gardeners find themselves either making puddles or not watering well; they’re under-watering. There’s an easy way to make sure that bed stay moist, without … Read more

When’s the last time you calculated just the correct volume of compost to topdress a raised bed? Sounds easy enough … until you attempt to … Read more

Getting the water right is one of those small daily decision that quietly shapes how well your houseplants grow. Curling, crisped leaves are signs of … Read more

Ordering topsoil for lawn repairs or new bed sounds easy enough: you measure your area, guess the depth, and then worry that company will send … Read more

Knowing what’s missing (what the plants require) and what’s there (what the soil provides), is key to getting nutrient balance correct in a home garden. … Read more

Selecting ground cover for your Midwest yard is about finding plants whose habit fits your site conditions. You must consider if you have shade from … Read more

Filling a box isn’t all there is to getting the soil right in an elevated planter. Its root zone must remains effective as water travels … Read more