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5 Super Simple DIY Potting Soil Recipes

Feb 25, 2024Lindsay Olin16 CommentsHow-To'scompost, container gardening, DIY, edible gardening, garden soil, gardening, gardening tips, homegrown, plant care, planting seeds, potting soil, soil amendment, vegetable garden

High-quality potting soil is an essential element for success in container gardening, seed-starting, and growing houseplants. However, it can be quite costly to buy at your local plant nursery or garden supply store. Making your own potting soil will cut down on your gardening costs and allow you to customize your potting soil blend for various uses. Learn all you need to know about how to make DIY potting soil that’s perfectly tailored to your specific gardening needs.

How To Start Composting

May 10, 2023Lindsay Olin26 CommentsHow-To'scompost, composting, DIY, fertilizer, gardening tips, mulch, plant care, soil amendment, vegetable garden

Home composting is an excellent way to reduce waste, improve soil health, save money, and promote environmental sustainability. Learn how to start your own compost pile and have a positive impact on both your garden and the planet. When used correctly, compost makes your garden soil more stable and drought-resistant and helps your plants grow and thrive.

4 Easy Steps to Winterize Garden Beds

Oct 30, 2022Lindsay OlinHow-To'scompost, cool-season, fall cleanup, gardening, gardening tips, mulch, plant care, winterize

Learn how to winterize garden beds. Staying on top of your fall garden cleanup is crucial for maintaining the health of your perennial plants, shrubs, trees, and soil. However, clearing away every scrap of plant matter is not necessary or beneficial. In this post, you’ll find out how to winterize a garden while helping pollinators and other wildlife.

4 Super Easy DIY Plant Fertilizer Recipes

May 12, 2022Lindsay Olin35 CommentsHow-To'scompost, DIY, edible gardening, garden soil, gardening, gardening tips, homegrown, houseplants, plant care, plant fertilizer, plant food, vegetable garden

One of the most crucial aspects of gardening success is ensuring that your plants get the right balance of nutrients. This post will cover ways to make easy, inexpensive, organic DIY plant fertilizer as an alternative to buying pricey and potentially harmful commercial products.