manure - Fine Gardening
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How-ToLearn How to Use Manure for a Healthier Garden
I first became acquainted with the wonders of manure when my wife and I bought a small farm years ago. Not long after we moved in, we purchased a horse—and…
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DesignBefore and After Down Under
Brian Mazzer sent in these images of his garden today and what it looked like when he first bought it. I bought my house in the suburb of Holland Park…
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How-ToPut the Life Back Into Your Soil
For many decades, soil science focused on the physical and chemical properties of the earth beneath our feet. Researchers explored the importance of key plant nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium,…
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How-ToFertilizing the Old-Fashioned Way—With Manure
Who needs a flashy package of tiny granules when you can feed your plants with manure?
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How-ToAll You Should Know About Compost
Composting is a common practice among gardeners who want their soil to be healthy and nutrient-rich. Composting is the natural process of recycling organic matter, such as food waste or…
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How-ToRabbit Manure in the Garden
Anyone who comes within a few yards of my garden is forced to discuss rabbit poop and its many gardening benefits - whether they want to or not. I'm determined…
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ArticleRaising Animals as Gardening Allies
Chickens, ducks, and rabbits can add a lot to a kitchen garden. If you build them a decent shelter and take good care of them, they will reward you in…
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Kitchen GardeningFertilizing: It’s Mainly About Nitrogen
Of all the components of fertilizer, nitrogen is the nutrient that plants need most. Learn about its role in plant growth and and how to evaluate the various organic and…
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