How to Make Compost for a Food Garden
Before I started composting, I didn’t love the idea. I knew it would need to be far from the house to keep the gross out, like flies, smells, and rodents. …
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Can You Compost Dog Poop?
When I first started composting, I felt a surge of angst any time I was about to throw something in the garbage. Can I compost it? Is this really garbage? …
How to Compost in an Apartment
There is a lot of information out there about how to compost in an apartment. One thing that seems to be missing in much of that information is whether or …
Growing Rosemary in Open Land, in Raised Beds, or in Containers
Wherever you choose to grow rosemary, in open land, a raised bed, or a pot, general care is simple! Rosemary prefers dry feet and needs well-drained, sandy or loamy soil, …
Starting with the Right Soil for Your Asparagus Plants
Healthy asparagus plants start with great soil in which to grow them. Asparagus thrives in well-drained soil that has been enriched with organic matter, such as well-aged compost or manure, …
Starting with the Right Soil for Your Onion Plants
Want healthy onions? Make sure you have healthy soil. Onions like well-drained soil with a high level of organic matter and a pH between 6.0 and 7.0. …
Starting with the Right Soil for Your Thyme Plants
Due to its Mediterranean origins, thyme thrives on dry, sandy—even rocky—soil. Many gardeners believe thyme actually benefits from poor soil and a lack of water. For this reason, thyme makes …
How to Spot, Treat, and Prevent Cherry Diseases
As it grows, a cherry tree, like most fruit trees, may experience issues caused by pests or diseases. Things such as location, weather and upkeep determine which problems your trees …
Starting with the Right Soil for Your Brussels Sprout Plants
Healthy plants need healthy soil. Brussels sprouts are heavy feeders, and they like firm, nutritious, nitrogen-rich soil. …
Growing Brussels Sprouts in Open Land, in Containers, or in Raised Beds
When first planning your Brussels sprouts garden, consider the type of land you can tend. If you have a large outside plot of land with the right soil and the …
