This weekend it's all about September Gardening. There are so many things to do this month that we've decided to make it a three day event. Today, it's all about pruning, soil testing and fertilizer! FERTILIZE · Take soil test for new planting areas. DO NOT pay others to do this for you; Ph soil test kits [...]
Feed the Soil not the Plant. Plant health depends on healthy roots; healthy roots depend on healthy soil for air, water and nutrients delivered in forms plants can use. Soil that is rich in organic matter, aka compost, is rich in nutrients and in the life that makes those nutrients available to the plants (bacteria, worms, [...]
We found this great story from Feb. and wanted to share some of these tips on plant nutrients. When it comes down to it, most old-fashioned gardeners have plant care imprinted on their fingers. We add water as needed and allow oxygen to enter the soil by not compacting it. Certain natural soil amendments address specific [...]