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Gardening Tips and Advice

Practical guides, seasonal how-tos, and honest answers to the questions gardeners ask.

Gardening Tips and Advice

Practical Guides, Seasonal How-Tos, and Honest Answers to the Questions Gardeners Ask.

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woman digging in soil to plant flowers
  • Soil & Fertilizer

What is the Right NearSource Organics Soil for Your Garden?

With So Many Choices Gardening Can Feel Overwhelming. That’s Ok! We’re Here To Help. The foundation for every garden is great soil. The wholesome food...

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overhead view of compost
  • Soil & Fertilizer

Layered Soil Gardening: A Sustainable Way to Garden

Looking for a sustainable gardening practice? Look no further than soil layering! Layering soil is a great method to not only enrich your soil—it also...

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overhead view of woman working on prepping soil
  • Soil & Fertilizer

Organic Fertilizers Do’s And Dont’s

Organic fertilizers aren’t used the same way as synthetics. They are a whole-plant approach instead of a bandage and may require a little more attention...

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Macronutrients vs. Micronutrients in Plants
  • Soil & Fertilizer

Macronutrients vs. Micronutrients in Plants

Building healthy soil full of macronutrients and micronutrients is the number one thing you can do to bolster and enhance your garden. Learn more about...

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Bone Meal vs. Blood Meal
  • Soil & Fertilizer

Blood Meal vs. Bone Meal

Let’s explore the differences between blood meal vs bone meal to determine which one is right for your garden, helping you achieve bigger blooms and...

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  • Soil & Fertilizer

The Complete Guide to Organic Fertilizers

Organic fertilizers can bolster the health and productivity of your garden season after season. Check out the complete guide to organic fertilizers and discover how...

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Alaskan Fish Fertilizer
  • Soil & Fertilizer

Fish Fertilizer or Alaska Fish Fertilizer

Fish fertilizer can be a great way for gardeners to feed and promote healthy plants in their organic gardens. Learn whether fish fertilizer or Alaska...

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Everything About Soil Compaction
  • Soil & Fertilizer

Everything to Know About Soil Compaction

Soil compaction prevents plants’ roots from acquiring the oxygen and essential nutrients that they need to grow. For a flourishing garden, follow our guide for...

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Best Indoor Potting Soil
  • Soil & Fertilizer

Best Soil For Indoor Plants

When growing indoors, nothing is more crucial for plant success than having optimal soil. After all, plants growing in containers and pots are limited to...

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Secrets to Healthy Soil
  • Soil & Fertilizer

The Secrets to Healthy Soil

No matter what kind of soil you have, you can significantly improve it. Let's explore some of the secrets to soil health, what characteristics we...

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Gardeners Guide to Soil Amendments
  • Soil & Fertilizer

Gardener’s Guide to Soil Amendments

Tulips are often termed as being the jewels of the garden. They are hardy perennial plants that grow well when planted in the right conditions....

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Sprouting plants
  • Soil & Fertilizer

How to Make Soil More Acidic Organically

A lower pH level allows certain plants to more effectively absorb nutrients from the soil so they can flourish. Making your soil more acidic can...

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