Posts by Jon M

You may have heard that soil testing is an important part of keeping your garden healthy.  However, you might be wondering exactly what a soil test tells you, and how you can act on that...

Compost and mulch are both useful in your garden, but they each have a specific purpose, and there is a difference between the two. So, what is the difference between compost and mulch? ...

It would be a shame to lose plants due to wind damage after putting in the hard work of growing them from seeds or seedlings. Plants that are tall or bear lots of fruit are even more susceptible to...

Using manure in your garden is a great way to provide nutrients and organic material for your soil. Even if you don’t have any animals, there are plenty of ways to find manure to add to your...

Maybe this is your first year planting tomatoes, or you just got busy and forgot to plant your garden.  Either way, you don’t want to waste your time and effort planting if it is too late in...

Well-draining soil is recommended for most plants - and for good reason! Wet soil causes root rot and other diseases. But well-draining soil can be elusive, especially if you live in an area with...