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Kitchen Gardening
Raised Bed Installation & Building Tips
Putting in a raised bed garden? Here are some “builders tips” to make the project easier.
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How-To
Build Your Own Classic Compost Bin
This compost bin design has been popular for years. It features convenient removable sides and maximum air circulation.
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How-To
Potting Soil Put to the Test
In their natural environment, plants get everything they need to stay healthy from the soil: water, nutrients, and air. Most well-established plants living in soil rarely need more than an…
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Kitchen Gardening
More Compost, Less Work
Here's a space-saving setup that eliminates the need for turning
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How-To
Demystifying Compost: More Composting Questions Answered
Get the real scoop on your common questions
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How-To
Improve Your Soil by Raking Less
Mowing leaves into your lawn can improve its vigor, and unraked leaves in planting beds don’t smother shade-tolerant perennials
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Article
Brewing Compost Tea
Tap your compost pile to make a potion that both fertilizes and prevents disease
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How-To
A Secret Recipe for Great Homemade Potting Soil
Garden soil doesn't offer enough air, water or nutrients to container-grown plants. Fortunately, it's easy to amend.
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How-To
Hot Composting vs. Cold Composting
Hot composting is faster but requires attention to keep carbon and nitrogen in the optimum ratio