Choose the right containers, soil and plants to keep your flowerpots blooming all season long. When choosing plants for container gardening, go for "thrillers," "fillers" and "spillers."
Composting is the art and science of mixing organic materials to create a rich material that improves soil. Here's a look at what can be composted and the various methods for mixing and breaking down the components.
Buying a small farm requires doing a lot of homework. Is the site suitable for a particular use, and what about water rights, soil quality, easements, zoning and tax status? Here's a look at 10 things to consider.
Melissa Matthewson |
Dec 2007 |
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Phytophthora species are water molds that can kill plants. They can spread undetected in container plants and equipment. Once they are introduced to an ecosystem, it's difficult or impossible to eradicate them. ...
Norma Kline, Marianne Elliott, Jennifer Parke, Dan Stark, David C. Shaw, Alicia Christiansen |
Jan 2022 |
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