Clay soils are typically heavy and difficult to grow on. If you have a clay soil, the best way to improve it is to add organic material such as compost, peat moss, and leaf mould. It is important that the soil is free of weeds and broken pieces of plant matter before adding any organic […]
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Just like plants, they need water to grow. Unlike plants, cacti can be hard to keep watered and they can’t just stand in a pot outside. How often to water an outdoor cactus? It is important for you to know when a cactus needs watering and how much it needs so you can give them
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Scarification is an old-fashioned way of rejuvenating a lawn that has gotten too long and weed-ridden. It involves running a tractor over the lawn, either with an open blade or with spikes, to break up the grass roots. It needs to be done just after the first cutting of the season, usually in the fall
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What can I do with unfinished compost? Unfinished compost is usually not bad for garden if you do it right. There are different ways to dispose of unfinished compost. I will list them below! – Let the batch sit in the sun and dry out on your lawn, preferably away from any plants or other
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Compost worms are earthworms that are specially bred to compost the organic matter. They are stimulated by food items like apple cores, corn cobs, paper towels or coffee grounds. These worms are beneficial for gardeners because they help with the decomposition of the organic waste in an efficient way. The waste can turn into nutrient-rich
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Aerating a lawn can help with drainage by loosening the soil. It increases the amount of oxygen in the ground, allowing for better root growth and deeper penetration of water and nutrients. The hole patterns made by an aerator allow water to penetrate deeper into the ground, which prevents those pesky puddles from forming around
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Slugs are most active at night. Slugs are most sensitive to light, so they go deeper into the soil to avoid being seen during the day. This is why slugs are rarely seen during the day. But why do slugs come out at night? The answer is that one reason may be because their predators
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