By the time summer winds down, your soil is basically begging for a spa day. Long days of scorching sun, sudden downpours, and constant demands from your veggies and flowers leave it worn out, compacted, and gasping for nutrients. Think of soil like an athlete after a marathon—depleted, exhausted, and in need of some serious…
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Why Your Garden Soil Might Be Too Rich
Every gardener dream of rich, dark, crumbly soil. But here’s the plot twist: soil can actually be too fertile. While it sounds like a good problem to have, overly rich soil often backfires, leaving you with more problems than produce. Plants grow differently depending on the balance of nutrients, and too much of a good…
10 Gardening Habits That Are Actually Destroying Your Soil
Do you find your garden soil lacking nutrients for your plants? Believe it or not, this is a very common problem. Most likely, your own behaviors are the problem. The good news is, there are things you can change to alleviate the problem. Here are 10 common gardening habits that might seem helpful but can…