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Soil, Composting & Fertilizer

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Information about healthy soil, composting methods, fertilizers, and improving garden growth naturally.

How to Improve Sandy Soil So It Holds More Water and Nutrients for Plants

How to Improve Sandy Soil So It Holds More Water and Nutrients for Plants

June 3, 20265 mins0
Sandy soil creates the opposite challenge of clay soil. While clay holds too much water and too…
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Avatar photoKasie Rae Johnson
The Difference Between Compost, Mulch, and Fertilizer and When to Use Each One

The Difference Between Compost, Mulch, and Fertilizer and When to Use Each One

June 3, 20264 mins0
Compost, mulch, and fertilizer are three of the most common soil inputs recommended in gardening and also…
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Avatar photoKasie Rae Johnson
Bokashi Composting: How to Ferment Kitchen Waste Into Soil Amendment Indoors

Bokashi Composting: How to Ferment Kitchen Waste Into Soil Amendment Indoors

May 29, 2026June 1, 20265 mins0
Bokashi composting is a Japanese fermentation method that turns nearly every kind of kitchen waste including meat,…
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How to Make Compost Tea and Use It as a Natural Liquid Fertilizer

How to Make Compost Tea and Use It as a Natural Liquid Fertilizer

May 19, 2026June 1, 20264 mins0
Compost tea — a liquid extract made from finished compost has become one of the most popular…
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How to Harvest and Dry Lavender at the Perfect Time for Maximum Fragrance

How to Harvest and Dry Lavender at the Perfect Time for Maximum Fragrance

December 15, 2025June 1, 20263 mins0
Lots of people grow lavender in their gardens because of its wonderfully strong smelling flowers, the fact…
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How to Start Composting at Home With Zero Experience and Minimal Space

How to Start Composting at Home With Zero Experience and Minimal Space

December 11, 2025June 1, 20265 mins0
Gardeners often call compost “black gold”, and for good reason: it’s a wonderfully rich, dark, and crumbly…
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How to Start an Indoor Herb Garden That Actually Produces Enough to Cook With

How to Start an Indoor Herb Garden That Actually Produces Enough to Cook With

November 15, 2025June 1, 20264 mins0
Pretty much any cook loves the thought of having fresh basil, parsley, cilantro, thyme, all right by…
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6 Common Fertilizer Mistakes That Can Harm Plants Instead of Helping Them

6 Common Fertilizer Mistakes That Can Harm Plants Instead of Helping Them

October 2, 2025June 1, 20266 mins0
People really don’t understand fertilizer when they garden at home. Loads of gardeners think the way to…
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How to Repot a Houseplant Without Shocking It-A Step-by-Step Approach

How to Repot a Houseplant Without Shocking It-A Step-by-Step Approach

August 16, 2025June 1, 20265 mins0
Eventually, all houseplants will get too big for their pots. The roots, having taken up all the…
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7 Houseplant Care Myths That Even Experienced Plant Owners Get Wrong

7 Houseplant Care Myths That Even Experienced Plant Owners Get Wrong

August 11, 2025June 1, 20267 mins0
Lots of houseplant care tips are all over social media, gardening blogs and plant apps nowadays. A…
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Kasie Rae Johnson

Kasie Rae Johnson

Hi, I’m Kasie a gardener and photographer documenting life in the garden. Based in NJ/NY, I share beginner-friendly growing tips and real-life gardening insights to help you cultivate your own beautiful, productive outdoor space.

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  • How to Build a Simple Indoor Seed Starting Station for Under 50 Dollars
  • The Complete Guide to Growing Garlic From Planting to Harvest and Long-Term Storage
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How to Improve Sandy Soil So It Holds More Water and Nutrients for Plants
The Difference Between Compost, Mulch, and Fertilizer and When to Use Each One
10 Flower Seeds That Are Easy Enough for Children to Grow Successfully
How to Build a Simple Indoor Seed Starting Station for Under 50 Dollars

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