Category Gardening

What is Terra Preta?

What is Terra Preta?

Terra Preta is a unique form of soil created by human activity. Artificial soil has some unique properties; Terra Preta is not only incredibly fertile and retains its fertility for hundreds of years, but it is also a form of…

How to Warm Garden Soil Up for Early Planting

As winter goes on, gardeners think about spring. And the faster we get into planting, the better. For early planting, you can help the soil warm up faster. The soil solution is very simple and easy to apply. Why Warming…

How to Fumigate Garden

How to Fumigate Gardens

Soil fumigation is shank or drip raised beds. Depending on the type of pathogen and the level of infection, fumigant compositions are injected under the surface at different speeds and depths. Then the earth’s surface is compacted with yarn or…

Soil Moisture Content Testing

Soil Moisture Content Testing Methods

One of my most common questions is “how much water should I have?” The amount of water you need in a garden depends only on soil and climate, so there’s no way I can answer this question. The Right Amount…

What is Seaweed Fertilizer and How to Make It?

What is Seaweed Fertilizer and How to Make It?

Seaweed can annoy beachgoers, but for gardeners, it is a gift from the sea! Seaweed has been used to fertilize the soil for hundreds of years because it contains tons of useful minerals that can help improve the soil. This…

Do Fertilizer Spikes Work?

Do Fertilizer Spikes Work?

Most plants need fertilizer. Soil regeneration or the addition of nutrients and minerals stimulates plant growth or improves flowering and fertility. But sometimes it is difficult to know how many plants are needed for fertilizer and when to fertilize. Fertilizer…

How Soil Microbe Adapt to Different Climate

Soil microbes are an important part of the soil system and are present and diversified in all soils in the world. They can be specific to the area in which they are found and adapt to changing conditions. But do…