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How To Get Rid Of Creeping Charlie Quickly And Efficiently And Not Waste Too Much Time Doing So

You have been following my blog (I hope ), and you know my attitude about weeds. Those pesky little guys will want to steal every bit of nutrient available, which leaves your plants undeveloped and stunted. To avoid this here’s how to get rid of creeping charlie, and if someone tells you that this is bothersome work, point them to this article.

This weed is a persistent one, and as you can see in pictures above and below, it looks cute and innocent. But don’t fall for its tricks. It will suffocate plants whenever got space and the opportunity.

How To Add Calcium To Soil And Make Your Plants Strong And Healthy

Many gardeners will advise you to look after the amount of sunlight, watering, and fertilize to have happy and healthy plants. Of course, there is more to it than meets the eye, and today, we are dealing with some more advanced things you need to pay attention to.

Minerals and similar ingredients are equally essential for your plant’s health. Therefore, I’ll show you how to add calcium to the soil, so that they will grow stronger and more resistant. The procedures are not complicated, as you will see, but first, let’s get to why it is important and how to know if you need to add some.

Tips For Building Soil And Having An Amazing Garden

Since I have started my blog, a few things kept repeating. Proper watering, saving ecosystems in Canada, and good soil. All of my articles which are on the subject of growing something have a part dedicated to improving the base of every garden – the soil.

In this article, I will give you some excellent tips for building soil, so that you can do some research on your own, and see which approach fits your needs.

The Difference Between Potting Soil And Potting Mix – And You Thought That They Are The Same, Didn’t You?

Some time ago, I was writing about the difference between potting and garden soil. The subject was rather simple and easy to explain, but today, I’m lifting things by the notch. The difference between potting soil and potting mix had to be explained because people consider them to be the same.

However, as you will see, they are not identical. It is essential for every gardener and vegetable grower to know what to do, and by following this article, you will.

Potting Soil Vs Garden Soil – Differences Which Mean A Lot

How many times did you want just to fill a pot with flowers with the dirt from the garden? If it is suitable for other plants, flowers will grow too, right? Wrong. There are a lot of differences between potting and garden soil, and I will present them in this article.

Potting soil vs garden soil is a debate which lasts for some time, and while many people are claiming that the first is better than the latter, I want to give a deeper insight into this matter. So, let’s get straight to it, shall we?

Potting Soils For Succulent Plants Or As I Love To Call Them “The First Step Toward Growing An Amazing Plants”

For every gardener who loves to have plants with low maintenance demands, succulent plants seem as if given from the Heaven. They need the bare minimum of care, and if you forget to water them, they won’t die easily, since it is one tough family of plants.

However, this doesn’t mean that I can do with my cacti whatever I want. Some precaution is always right, and this is also the case with the soil for such plants. Potting soils for succulent plants have to be chosen with care and knowledge, thus this article.

How To Get Rid Of Pokeweeds And Make Your Garden Thriving And Lush

One of the most dangerous things which can appear in your garden are probably weeds. Besides taking space, they will drain the soil of its nutrients, and that can lead to a bad harvest. But, some of those weeds decided to take their threat one step further. Some species can be dangerous, especially if left unattended.

Thus, if you know how to get rid of pokeweeds, you might save someone from your surrounding who lacks knowledge about this plant. In this article, I will show you how to do so, to prevent someone poisoning, as well as to improve your garden.

15 Homemade Compost Tumbler Ideas Which Will Make Your Head Spin

Some time ago, I was writing about compost tumblers. There, I have mentioned that while testing those, I have broadened my knowledge about this matter. The truth is that I have learned the basic principles of making a tumbler, and I have decided to make several on my own. And I did.

Fifteen, to be more precise. Therefore, here are 15 homemade compost tumbler ideas which can help you to learn something new.

How To Make Easy Organic Soil Mix For Beginner Without Too Much Effort Or Tools

A modern approach to gardening demands certain investments. Tools, equipment, fertilizer and other commonly used things are merely a tip of the iceberg. But, what if I tell you that it doesn’t have to be like that all the time? That there are things which you can make and save a significant amount of money? In case that you have doubts, let me present you my recipe.

Follow the instructions in this article, and you will benefit, without a doubt. You will learn how to make easy organic soil mix for beginner, with small investments. This can save you a lot of money in the long run.

How To Get Rid Of Little White Bugs In Soil Quickly And Effectively

Every gardener from time to time comes to a situation where all his knowledge and experience just stop being relevant. After all my years of learning and dedicating to the art of gardening, for the first time I didn’t know what to do.

I’ve found some white bugs in my garden, and the Internet didn’t help me much to solve the problem. Therefore, here’s my guide. Learning how to get rid of little white bugs in soil is the subject of this article, so you don’t need to sit and read through dozens of web pages just to learn nothing.