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Garden Soil

Whether your plants are in pots or the ground, garden soil is the foundation for life. So it's super important to properly amend your beds and choose the best potting mix to use for each type of plant that you have.

I recommend that you start by learning how to test your garden soil, and check out my guide about preparing your soil for planting. You can also use my DIY potting soil recipes to make your own.

Seed Starting Peat Pellets vs. Soil: Which To Use & Why

Seed Starting Mix Vs. Peat Pellets: Which Should You Use?

Date: February 18, 2024 by Amy Andrychowicz | 34 Comments

Peat pellets vs seed starting soil - people are always asking me which medium I like best. I've got decades of experience and have put them to the Continue Reading

7 Tips For Winter Composting Success

7 Easy Tips For Winter Composting Success

Date: May 20, 2024 by Amy Andrychowicz | 2 Comments

Composting in winter is fun, and it’s easier than you might think. In this post, I will show you all you need to know about winter composting, Continue Reading

How To Make A Cheap DIY Compost Bin

How To Make A Cheap DIY Compost Bin

Date: May 21, 2024 by Amy Andrychowicz | 14 Comments

This DIY compost bin project is cheap and easy, and you only need a few things to make it yourself. Follow these step-by-step instructions to build Continue Reading

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