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  • The Benefits of Adding Lime to Your Lawn
    Lawn Care | Soil Amendments

    What Are the Benefits of Adding Lime to Your Lawn?

    ByKeith Hardy April 26, 2024

    Keeping your lawn healthy and looking its best can depend on a number of factors. For the grass to strive it needs adequate moisture, oxygen, and a supply of nutrients. However whilst there might be plenty of moisture and nutrients in your soil the roots of the grass can sometimes struggle to absorb them in the necessary quantities to keep the grass blades strong. 

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  • Compost vs Fertilizer
    Composting | Fertilizer | Latest News | Soil Amendments

    Compost vs Fertilizer – What Are the Differences

    ByTerry Holmes March 27, 2023

    When discussing compost vs fertilizer it can be confusing as fertilizer is an amendment that provides soil food in the form of nutrients and salts. Compost is therefore a natural fertilizer. The confusion stems from the…

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  • Winter Fertilizer Numbers Explained
    Soil Amendments | Fertilizer | Lawn Care | Plant Care

    Winter Fertilizer Numbers Explained

    ByKeith Hardy April 10, 2023

    If you’re like most people, you probably think of fertilizer as something you use in the spring and summer to help your plants grow. But did you know that there’s such a thing as winter fertilizer?…

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  • What Makes Your Grass Greener
    Lawn Care | Soil Amendments

    What Makes Your Grass Greener? Creating a Dark Lush Green Lawn

    ByKeith Hardy April 22, 2024

    Ever peek out your window only to be met by the glaring green envy of your neighbor’s lawn? We’ve all been there. Maybe your grass seems more like a tired straw mat than a vibrant emerald…

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  • Should You Put Starter Fertilizer on New Sod?
    Seeding and Laying Sod | Lawn Care | Soil Amendments

    Should You Put Starter Fertilizer on New Sod?

    ByKeith Hardy October 19, 2023

    Did you know that using the right fertilizer can increase your new sod’s growth rate by up to 50%? That’s right, half the battle of achieving a lush, green lawn lies in the nutrients you feed…

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  • Is Soil Conditioner or Compost Better for Your Lawn?
    Soil Amendments | Lawn Care

    Is Soil Conditioner or Compost Better for Your Lawn?

    ByKeith Hardy September 25, 2022

    In a garden soil is everything. Whether it is your lawn, flower beds, or boarders, when soil quality is low, plant development and health usually end up being stunted. Poor soil causes a confluence of problems…

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  • What to do with old potting soil
    Soil Amendments | Growing Mediums | Plant Care

    What to Do with Old Potting Soil – How To Repurpose Old Potting Soil for Your Garden

    ByKeith Hardy April 10, 2023

    Before you chuck your old potting soil in the trash, stop and think! There are many ways that you can reuse it in your garden. Whether you’re looking to create a new garden bed or add…

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  • Which is Better: Compost or Topsoil for Overseeding
    Lawn Care | Latest News | Soil Amendments

    Which is Better: Compost or Topsoil for Overseeding?

    ByTerry Holmes May 4, 2023

    When overseeding a lawn, two of the most popular methods are using compost or topsoil. Which is better for overseeding? The answer is usually compost although a lot will depend on individual circumstances. Overseeding is usually…

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  • When to Apply Iron to Your Lawn
    Lawn Care | Soil Amendments

    Making Your Grass a Deeper, Richer Green – When to Apply Iron to Your Lawn and When You Shouldn’t

    ByTerry Holmes August 16, 2022

    If you want to make your lawn a deeper, richer shade of green then adding iron to your soil is the best way of achieving this. One of the reasons that the greens of your lawn…

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  • Fix Nitrogen Deficiency in Your Soil
    Fertilizer | Growing Mediums | Soil Amendments

    Fix Nitrogen Deficiency in Your Soil for Improved Plant Health – Adding Nitrogen to Soil

    ByTerry Holmes April 10, 2023

    The predominant way in which a plant derives the nitrogen it needs is from its growing medium. In most cases this would be soil but even were you using alternative growing mediums nitrogen would be required…

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  • Why Do Plants Need Nitrogen
    Fertilizer | Plant Care | Soil Amendments

    Why Do Plants Need Nitrogen?

    ByKeith Hardy April 10, 2023

    Nitrogen is one of the most abundant elements on Earth, and its importance to all living things cannot be understated. Plants need nitrogen to grow and thrive, and without it, they would quickly perish. There are…

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  • Can Lime Be Classified as Organic Fertilizer? What Are the Benefits of Adding Lime to Soil?
    Fertilizer | Soil Amendments

    Can Lime Be Classified as Organic Fertilizer? What Are the Benefits of Adding Lime to Soil?

    ByKeith Hardy April 10, 2023

    Lime, or calcium oxide as it is sometimes known as, is a natural material that comes from limestone. There is some debate on whether it should be considered an organic material and it is often misconstrued…

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  • Sourcing Nutrients to Feed Your Indoor Plants
    Plant Care | Soil Amendments

    Do Indoor Plants Require Special Compost? Sourcing Nutrients to Feed Your Indoor Plants

    ByKeith Hardy April 10, 2023

    Indoor plants are a great way to add some life to your home, but they can be a bit finicky when it comes to their care. One important aspect of taking care of indoor plants is…

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  • using urea in the garden
    Fertilizer | Latest News | Soil Amendments

    Using Urea in The Garden – Plant Growing Magic?

    ByKeith Hardy April 10, 2023

    Urea is an agricultural by-product that is widely used in fertilizers, as a soil additive, and in the production of explosives. Urea can also be used as a plant fertilizer or added to compost. Urea is…

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  • What Is Mushroom Compost
    Composting | Latest News | Soil Amendments

    What Is Mushroom Compost? Is it an Over-Hyped or Valuable Soil amendment?

    ByKeith Hardy April 10, 2023

    Mushroom compost sometimes referred to as mushroom soil, is a popular soil amendment widely used by gardeners. It is derived from the used soil from mushroom farms, which provides it with a unique combination of nutrients…

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