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Aug 28, 2021
You hear all the time that some plants need well-drained soil, but what does that mean, exactly? How do we know if we have it and what can we do about it?
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Aug 23, 2021
They're the world's most abundant animal. Almost all of us have nematodes in our gardens. They do a lot of good for the soil but some of them can badly damage your plants.
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Aug 16, 2021
It has lots of enthusiastic supporters among gardeners -- and it also gets called snake oil. Can we come to any conclusions about compost tea?
NEW FROM Empress of Dirt: How to Ripen Tomatoes After Picking
Aug 8, 2021
What does scientific research tell us about the effectiveness of Epsom salt in the garden?
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Aug 5, 2021
It's a divisive issue in gardening circles. Will Epsom salt do wonderful things for your plants, or it is a load of unscientific hooey?
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