Using a broadfork can help improve aeration in small areas. If you’re trying to fix poorly draining soil in a raised bed, this is your best bet. It will provide quick, long-lasting results with just a few hours
Euphorbias grow in most types of soil as long as it is fertile and well drained. If your soil is heavy clay, improve drainage by introducing some border soil improver. For more free-draining soils, add some well-rotted manure to the planting hole to enrich the soil and help to retain ...
Ideal conditions can be compromised by unbalanced, poorly draining soil. Basil requires rich, fertile soil with a neutral pH range (6.0-7.0) to thrive. Clogged soil that is either too acidic or alkaline can result in woody, stunted stems that curl the leaves. Solution Test your soil’s pHl...
Soil Issues and Soil ConsiderationsThe Growing MediumFertile, well drained soil is necessary for a successful garden. The exact type of soil is not as important as that it be quick draining, well supplied with organic matter, reasonably free of stones, and moisture retentive. The subsoil also ...
Pinch back to shape and remove leggy or bare stems as needed. All Types: Deadhead spent flowers about ½ inch below the bloom to encourage more blossoms and keep plants tidy. Soil: All begonias like evenly moist, well-draining soil with some added organic matter. For container-grown ...
For more free-draining soils, add some well-rotted manure to the planting hole to enrich the soil and help to retain nutrients. The more compact forms of Buddleia can be planted in a large container, using peat-free shrub compost. Where to plant and place your Buddleia Plant Buddleia if...
How to Grow Green Onions from Seed Green onions are a hardy, low-maintenance crop that mainly need plenty of sun and rich, well-draining soil. Make sure to amend your garden bed with an inch or two of compost before planting, or use a high-quality potting mix if you’re growing in ...
How to Diagnose & Repair Stopped Up Toilets POST a QUESTION or COMMENT about how to fix a toilet that is clogged, flushes poorly, leaks, runs etc.How to fix a clogged toilet:Here we explain how to accurately determine the cause of a clogged, stopped-up toilet or slow toilet drainage....
Check the days to maturity on whatever corn you’re thinking of growing, and make sure you have at least that many frost-free days in your growing zone. Subscribe How to Plant Corn Choose a spot with full sun and well-draining soil. Work in a couple inches of good quality compost or ...
Growing corn in containers is entirely possible, especially when choosing dwarf varieties that are well-suited for smaller spaces. To ensure success, opt for large containers, at least 24 inches wide, to allow enough room for the roots to grow. Fill the pots with rich, well-draining soil to...