How to make soil for garden

How to compost outdoors & indoors, comparing best methods such as bin systems, hot vs cold pile, in-ground composting, Vermicomposting, etc!

Save money by blending your own homemade DIY potting soil mixes. These 6 recipes from a horticulturist are formulated for plants from vegetables to cacti.

If you’re thinking of the differences between potting soil vs garden soil , it may already be a bit confusing with if is topsoil the same as potting soil and when to use each. ......The answer to this question is, no. So, What's The Difference Between Topsoil And Potting Soil? Garden soil and potting mix may sound like the same to you, but you should know the difference. Knowing more about these two can help you decide which one will work best with your gardening setup and the types of…

A Garden Compost How to Guide Based on Science. It is smart and budget-friendly when gardeners compost but before you get started there are important tips. Here is how to make the “black gold” all gardeners covet. Creating the best nutrient rich garden soil yourself through composting!

NOTE: This article on amending terrible soil has been updated. It was first written when we lived in hot, arid climate with sandy, rocky soil, so parts will reflect this. We have since moved to N. Idaho, where the soil is wet clay—-completely different. BUT the concepts are pretty much the same for

Heavy clay soil can be frustrating. Follow this 6-step plan to improve soil so you can garden with ease and grow crops that thrive.

The best DIY soil mix recipe has been a long time in the making. This DIY soil mix isn't just something I threw together on a whim and hoped it worked

See how to rejuvenate and recharge your raised bed soil this fall and bring it back to life to grow better than ever next year!

You can improve soil in your garden without a compost pile. Six ingredients you can use for better vegetable garden soil.