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Is Your Soil Ready for Planting? Try the 5-Second Squeeze Test To Find Out
The secret to successful gardening is literally in your hands. This easy-squeezy test helps to determine soil moisture so you can keep this year’s plants happy and healthy
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Don't Waste Money Using a One-Size-Fits-All Fertilizer — Here's What I Buy Instead for All My Spring Fertilizing
Don't waste your money using a fertilizer that doesn't actually do what your plants need it to. Specific fertilizers for specific plants will yield better results.
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6 Unlikely Places to Find Manure for Free – Give Your Garden a Boost With a Dose of Doo
Give plants a big boost with a dose of animal doo! Here's where to get free manure to improve your soil without breaking the bank.
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Struggling Soil? This Eco-Friendly Biochar Booster Could Be Just What Your Plants (and the Planet) Need to Thrive
Ditch the peat moss! Rosy Soil's Biochar Booster is the carbon-negative soil upgrade that will give your plants and the planet benefits for years to come.
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Gardeners Swear This Vegetable Peel Is the Best Natural Plant Food – But Does It Really Work?
Is a humble vegetable peel the secret to healthy seedlings? We dig into the science behind this trick!
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Is Biochar the Secret to Better Soil? How to Make & Use This Ancient Soil Amendment in Your Garden
Biochar is an ancient soil amendment, but it may be the next big thing in gardening. Learn how make it and use it to give your plants a boost.
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How to Amend Clay Soil for Healthier Gardens and Happier Plants: Your Garden Will Thank You
Clay soil can be hard to garden in, but you don't have to settle! Amending clay soil with organic matter can make drastic improvements. Learn how!
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What Is Fertilizer Burn? Signs You're Overfeeding Your Plants & What to Do Before You Fertilize Your Plants to Death
Too much of a good thing really does exist, especially when it comes to fertilizer. Learn how overfeeding plants can cause fertilizer burn and how to fix it.
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Soil Amendment Guide: Improve Your Soil and Transform Your Garden With These Simple Steps
Your garden is only as good as your soil. Learn how to amend any type of soil so you can get the best results year after year.
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Soil Testing 101: What You Need To Know For a Flourishing Garden
Good soil equals good plants. Regular soil testing helps you better understand your soil and how you can improve it.
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What Is Well-Drained Soil and Why Does It Matter for Your Garden? The Key to Healthy Plants Starts Below Ground
Well-drained soil is a common requirement for planting gardens outdoors and houseplants indoors. But what does that actually mean? Let's dig in and find out.
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How to Refresh Your Potted Soil in Time for Spring – Without Even Emptying the Pot
Potting soil doesn't last forever – and compacted, dusty soil can be a plant killer. Learn the secret that restores drainage and fertility, and keeps perennials and houseplants thriving for years
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These 6 Common Seedling Fertilizer Mistakes Can Make or Break Young Plants – Here’s How to Avoid Them
The difference between strong seedlings and ones that wither away can come down to a few common fertilizing mistakes. I'll tell you how to avoid them.
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Worried about Your Soil Health? Before You Buy a Test Kit, Try This Simple Fizz Trick
Confused about your yard's soil pH and not sure where to start? This simple fizz test uses household staples to reveal if your soil is acidic or alkaline, helping you to plant smarter this spring
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Is Your Soil Toxic? The Easy DIY Test You Need to Do in January
Salts and herbicide residue may have been building up in your soil all winter. Before you plant anything, perform this simple kitchen test to check for toxins.
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What Is a Soilless Potting Mix? Dig In to This Unique Growing Medium and Learn How To Make Your Own
Soilless potting mix sounds confusing, but it is a great option to keep your plants healthy. Learn how to make your own and watch your plants thrive.
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I Switched My Houseplants From Soil to LECA – and I’m Never Going Back
Some of my favorite houseplants were suffering until I made the switch to LECA from traditional potting soil. Learn how you can make the switch too!
