Your plants need nitrogen in order to thrive. Here are some simple ways to add it to your soil. Nitrogen is a critical element for the plants growing in your garden. They need nitrogen to help them ...

Composting is a win-win. It can save money, keeps eggshells and weeds out of the landfill and is the single best additive ...

Fall is a perfect time to consider composting. As our days get cooler and shorter, deciduous trees like oaks, maples, and sweetgums will begin to shed their leaves. The swamp chestnut oak in my front ...

Soil drives everything in a garden, yet most people focus only on what grows above ground. Rich, well-balanced soil fuels ...

I recently got a question from a reader about where to get good soil and compost. Part of her request was for “organic” soil and compost. The Spokane region is home to a wide variety of soils ...

Tis the season to … compost. With tree leaves and debris from garden clean-up and winter garden preparation abundant, now is the time to begin. One of the most important products and processes in ...

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The best harvest for tomatoes starts with providing the best soil for tomatoes. Far from glamorous and usually lacking ...

Have you ever stood in front of the bagged soil products displayed at your local nursery supply store and wondered, “Which one should I buy?” You might see bags labeled potting soil, planting mix, ...