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I find stepping stones easy…until I have to put them down. Once I do, all the other step follow that same rhythm. A couple inch … Read more

The simple choice of getting your flowers spaced correctly make all the difference in how your bed presents itself for the entire growing season. Plant … Read more

Getting it right with raised planter boxes is important, as it’s one of the factors that can make the difference between thriving tomatoes and malformed … Read more

Preparing soil for a flower bed involve knowing what plants want beneath surface, not so much a recipe as a close understanding of their particular … Read more

Another way to improve your soil is with rock dust. Unlike compost or manure, which feed the plant immediately, the rock dust gradually alters underlying … Read more

With drip, you have to know your soil capacity, and the needs of each plant. How far apart are emitters spaced? At what rate does … Read more

Elemental sulfur is an easy answer to lowering pH of beds for things that want more acidic soil (such as some potatoes, or any plants … Read more

To put it another way, when using hydroponics, knowing the number you need (ppm) isnt enough, you have to turn that reading into an actual … Read more

What are those numbers on fertilizer bags? Most bags of fertilizer is labeled with three numbers. Those are the percentages of nitrogen, phosphate, and potash … Read more

Containers need regular attention. Adjust your watering (above) to the conditions. If they’re baking in sun, do it more; if they’re shadier, less often. Match … Read more

There is more to selecting your rock ground cover than simply picking out what looks good. It needs to be something that doesn’t blow away … Read more