Subscribe via RSSIt’s time to renovate old tired soil!! January is the time to start working in compost and amendments to make your soil ready for Spring gardening. There are several kinds of compost but all should be should be worked in the top 4 to 6 inches. Remember to never work wet soil. Instead, wait for [...]
Topdressing the lawn is the process of adding a fine layer of ‘home mixed quality soil’ to the lawn surface. Top dressing benefits the lawn as it builds up the quality of the soil over a period of time. Sandy soils will be able to retain moisture better, and so the lawn will be more [...]
Add mulch to your landscaping or garden to: Prevent loss of water from the soil by evaporation. Reduce the growth of weeds. Keep soil cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. Prevent soil splashing, stops erosion. Prevent crusting of the soil surface, thus improving the absorption and movement of water into the soil. [...]