Soil is one of the key elements for successful vegetable gardening. Get the soli foundation right and you will be rewarded with the largest and healthiest vegetable plants.
Now that the growing season has come to an end, you may be wondering what you can do to improve your garden soil. If you follow the correct practices now, this year’s harvest will be considerably better. So, how can you improve the soil in your garden throughout the winter months? To improve your garden …
You’re attempting to select between vermiculite and perlite in the garden center. All you recall is that one resembles little Styrofoam balls. These two are not the same things, common perception. Vermiculite is a brown or beige-colored silicate substance with a soft, sponge-like feel. Perlite is a harder volcanic rock that is white in color …
There is a scale that goes from 0 to 14, with 0 being the most basic and 14 being the most basic (basic). These measurements are made based on your soil’s pH and the hydrogen ion concentration. According to the soil’s pH, whether the soil is acidic or alkaline, will be stated. Why Ph For …
Have you ever noticed those tiny white balls that look like Styrofoam in a bag of commercial potting soil? Wonder what Styrofoam has to do with plant health, right? Those tiny, white round specks are actually perlite. Perlite is an important resource for plants and offers some amazing benefits that every gardener should know about. …
Blueberries are flavorful and nutritious fruits and brighten up the garden with the beautiful bush laden with brightly coloured berries in the summers. They’re easy to grow and very productive, as long as they get the right growing conditions. Though blueberries aren’t very demanding, the one thing they won’t grow without is – acidic soil. …
Clay soil may not be the choicest soil for gardeners, but it’s not without its benefits. In fact, it’s richer in nutrients than other types of soils. Owing to the high density of clay particles, the soil also tends to retain moisture well for absorption by the roots. Of course, the bad reputation of the …
Mulches bring a host of benefits for the plants. They lower evaporation to retain water for the roots, keep the soil cool in summers, and suppress weeds. Organic mulches also improve the soil structure, drainage and nutrient levels as the organic material decomposes and seeps into the soil layers. Continue reading, and you’ll learn how …
Soil is the key factor in deciding your garden’s fate. The right soil will promote a healthy, thriving garden that brings loads of delicious harvests, while poor soil can have the opposite effect. Another thing to keep in mind is the soil preference of different plants. The right soil for one species might not be …
Clay soil is the last thing a gardener wants in their yard. Without a doubt, it’s very hard to grow anything in clay soil, especially if you don’t want to amend it. In its raw form, clay soil is heavy, compacted, and prevents water and nutrients from moving between the soil layers. The result is …
Will pumpkins grow in clay soil is a question I am asked frequently because my vegetable garden is all clay soil. Each year I grow pumpkins and each year I try and grow them even bigger than the year before! This versatile veg is great in pies, soup, or stuffed. Pumpkin is a traditional favorite …