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5 Things To Consider When Recycling Soil

March 1, 2021 by Steph Coelho Leave a Comment

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It’s the end of the growing season, and you’ve tossed your spent container tomato plants in the compost. Can you reuse the soil next year? Here’s a soil recycling checklist to go through before repotting plants in old soil or using last year’s soil leftovers in the spring. Pitfalls of Recycling Soil Reusing soil is…

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Filed Under: container gardening, frugality, saving money Tagged With: recycling soil, reusing soil, saving soil, soil

Why You Should Test Your Soil

July 20, 2020 by Steph Coelho Leave a Comment

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  Along with water and sunlight, soil is the lifeblood of a garden. Without healthy, nutrient-filled soil, plants simply won’t thrive. It’s tempting to believe that spraying your garden with fertilizer will encourage lush growth. But if you’re spraying without testing your soil, you may be in for trouble down the line. Why should you…

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Filed Under: garden tools Tagged With: fertilizer, soil, soil testing

How Much Dirt Does my Raised Bed Garden Need?

November 25, 2019 by Steph Coelho Leave a Comment

One of the benefits of raised bed gardening is the ability to use your own soil mix. It’s a serious advantage for those stuck living in places where the soil quality is poor or where there’s no soil to speak of (e.g., those who have a concrete yard).  But how do you figure out how…

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buying seedlings

Buying Seedlings: Getting Your Money’s Worth

I am exhausted to the bone. Normally, at this time of year, I get excited about seed starting. I take stock of my seed supplies, order seeds I’m missing, and start planning out my garden. This year, I’ve yet to do any of that. I’m too overwhelmed and tired, so I’ve decided to forego starting…

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How to Dye Flowers With Food Coloring

With the pandemic still limiting social outings, parents may be dreading the upcoming spring break. This fun little project is a great way to expend some creative energy during the March break or all through the summer. Dye flowers with food coloring and make a rainbow to display in a favorite vase. Use storebought flowers…

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buying houseplants

5 Houseplants That Won’t Waste Your Money

Ever since the pandemic began, I slowly started buying houseplants. I’d scour my favorite online nurseries and pounce when they had a sale or coupon code up for grabs. Of course, I already had some plants before the COVID situation, but adding more made my home feel cozier, livelier. When buying plants, I always opt…

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pruning plant roots

4 Advantages of Pruning Plant Roots

You’ve heard of pruning branches, but what about pruning plant roots? Roots aren’t something we think about very often. Mainly because they’re buried under the earth. Out of sight. Out of mind. However, paying attention to your plant’s roots can be an essential part of raising healthy houseplants.  Here’s why you might consider pruning plant…

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