Use a watering can if you are doing a soil drench, and water close to the base of each plant. If you spray on the plant ...

This week, after a long spring of unseasonal and unpredictable weather events, our garden was treated to a much-needed spa ...

When winter comes around, one of my favorite things to do is sip a warm cup of chai tea. There’s something peaceful about ...

Composting has gone mainstream. If you're ready to pile on, we've outlined everything you need to know to start a compost ...

As more gardeners seek sustainable and organic methods to nourish their plants, compost tea has emerged as a favourite ...

Discover the many uses for banana peels in the garden and make your own banana peel compost, mulch, or liquid fertilizer.

Buying fertilizer for your garden can get expensive. There are many ingredients you might have in your kitchen that can give ...

With a keen interest in making more eco-choices in the yard, I'm always excited to learn of new organic fertilizers I can feed my plants to boost their growth. That combined with a love for composting ...

Around fruit trees and shrubs, apply compost in a 3–4 foot ring extending from the drip line. Timing matters: apply in early spring to prep beds, or in fall to feed soil over winter.

There are benefits to traditional compost that compost tea can't provide. For example, finished traditional compost can help retain water, sequester carbon in the soil, and, most obviously, add ...

Many fields have poor soils, little organic matter, and large fluctuations in temperature and moisture. Applying a 5 to 10cm layer of organic mulch can improve soil conditions and plant health.