Tim Lundie on January 11th, 2011

Using Horse Manure For me, the best way to amend the ground with organic matter is to use horse manure because it adds nutrients and improves on the texture of the dirt. Horse manure can be purchased from most garden supply stores. Many farms and stables also have it for sale. Or, if you happen [...]

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Tim Lundie on January 11th, 2011

When you first walk into a nursery, every plant may look healthy and of high quality. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case. In addition to being disappointed by the performance of the plant if you choose one that is unhealthy, you also may bring some diseases back to your other plants or to your soil. [...]

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Tim Lundie on January 9th, 2011

Amending the Ground No matter how great you think your dirt is, it can always use a little help to make it better. There are two primary factors used to evaluate dirt: fertility and texture. The fertility of your dirt is determined by its pH balance and nutrients. The texture is how large the particles [...]

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