Soil

Lawn clippings (cut grass) can break down--or decompose--and turn into rich and organic soil. However, lawn clippings make a better compost if they are mixed with other natural things such as...

Turf builder is a lawn fertilizer and a weed killer all in one. It gives a lawn the nutrients it needs to grow, while enhancing the lawn's ability to absorb water, as well as nutrients from the...

Bermuda grass clippings, as with any yard waste, can be made into an excellent compost in addition into your garden soil. When properly composted, the decayed material adds humus to your soil,...

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, yard trimmings and food make up 24 percent of solid waste in the United States. These organic materials can easily be made into compost, which is...

Compost is a mesh of organic matter. Once it has decomposed, you can use it in your garden to add nutrients to the soil that help plants grow better. You can buy compost, but it's easy to make at...

Mulching your garden is a great habit to get into especially in these days of water shortages (think California). Mulching is not something you have to do, but it has a lot of benefits.

There are a variety of weeds out there in the world attacking your perfect lawn. Like grass, weeds are fighting for a place in your lawn and competing for the same nutrients. The result is a war...

Winter is over and your starting your garden. You have added every day something to your compost bin. It starts to grow and then all of a sudden the pile went down. What's happening is it ready...

Soil pH is considered a measurement of hydrogen ion concentration. Usually, soils break down into one of two categories when it comes to PH levels. A place with high rainfall produces soil high in...

A compost provides a precious assortment of nutrients for your garden. It gives your garden moisture, natural fertilizer, and natural pest killers.

If you are tired of spending money on compost and are ready to make your own, now is your chance. Keep in mind you will have to work a bit to create compost and with a litle effort it won't cost...

If you are tired of spending money on compost and are ready to make your own, now is your chance. Keep in mind you will have to work a bit to create compost and with a litle effort it won't cost...

Planting Vetiver grass prevents the erosion of soil that would otherwise disappear into bordering bodies of water or water run-off. Accretion, or the natural building back up of soil, can take...

Gardening experience tells me that the key to a perfectly healthy garden is to have great soil. The extra effort you put forth in the beginning in a soil mixture will serve you well by producing...