by RARL1013 | Compost and Soil, Garden |
One of the hallmarks of any healthy organic garden is the effective use of mulches. Defined as materials used to cover the soil’s surface, mulches help control weeds, prevent disease, conserve moisture, maintain consistent soil temperatures, enrich the soil with...
by RARL1013 | Compost and Soil |
To till, or not to till? That is the question. . . What is tilling? Tilling is the process of preparing and cultivating the soil in preparation for crops. Seems legit. But, this can be both good and bad. Let’s take a closer look. It’s ALIVE! Soil is...
by RARL1013 | Compost and Soil |
Sometime back in January, I sent my soil sample to Texas A&M testing laboratory. I thought it would be smart to have my soil tested, just so I know where I stand. Well, the results are in! I decided to only have them perform the most basic test, which cost...
