Forget plastic seed trays and root-bound seedlings. Soil blocking is a revered, time-tested method that produces the ...

Good organic amendments for garden soils include wood ... finer silt or clay soils to compact. Mix an organic amendment such as sawdust into the soil to improve the sand’s amending properties.

Steve Tharp Jr. of the Stark-Tuscarawas-Wayne Recycling District guides you through creating a compost pile for lawn and ...

We’ve all certainly confronted another unwanted result of conventional seed-sowing methods: the pileup of leftover plastic cell packs better skipped in the name of the environment.

Gardening is a learning process, so experiment to see what works in your garden. What type of potting soil is best for starting seeds inside? The best choice for seed starting indoors would be a ...

Seed starting mix or planting mix. To make your soil blocks, first you’ll need ... greenhouse surfaces or even affect the health of the plants you bring in. Also, take a few minutes to hose ...