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.
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…
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?…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…