Soil

Clay soil presents many challenges when growing grass. I am partial to centipede grass because of its low growing profile, tendency to spread and thickly blanket an area, and its …

Composting is an excellent way to make use of kitchen scraps and create your own nutrient-rich soil. But there are challenges in composting for people who live in apartments or …

Clay soil can be a real pain and I have been struggling with it for years. When you are preparing soil for grass, you have a lot of options. But …

On a recent trip to St. Croix, my wife found herself taken with the palm trees that blanket the island. Now, it evokes images of beach vacations and exotic locations …

Compost bins are great but have you ever considered in-ground composting? There’s no bin needed and you never have to turn it. In fact, once you put the scraps to …

My Journey On An (Almost) Desert Island. Last year, our family moved to an island off the coast of Los Angeles, California. I was excited to learn that they had …

If you have clay soil and you are struggling with ants and what to do about them, you may want to take pause before pulling out the poisons. I’ve dealt …

There are two different composting strategies, and they have much more to do with your personality type than they do with desired outcomes. If you want to be able to …

If you are looking to improve your clay soil but don’t want to go through the hassle of tilling, there are 6 things that you should be doing. Each of …

I have been looking into the concept of shallow till compost and have learned quite a bit about how this approach helps to improve your soil. I’m always looking for …