Adding organic matter to the soil improves its structure and nutrient content. Compost, leaf mold, or well-rotted manure are ...

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Soil is the thin layer of material covering the earth’s surface and is formed from the weathering of rocks. It is made up mainly of mineral particles, organic materials, air, water and living ...

Plastic manufacturers are pushing to have their products counted as compost. Composters and farmers are trying to stop them.

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Once the cotyledons have emerged, you may introduce grow lights. Seedlings need 12 to 16 hours of light daily. Place the grow lights about 4 inches away from the sprouts until they are ready to begin ...

Compost and wood chips make an excellent team when it comes to creating a potting mix. Compost adds essential nutrients and ...

We have spent 20 years improving our vegetable garden soil by adding composted horse and chicken manure at the end of each ...

Gardeners claim that this potting mix has made their plants grow double and triple in size in just a few days.