Gardening Resources, FAQs & DIY


Soil Testing for the Home Gardener


Why should I test my soil? Soil testing takes the guesswork out of keeping your soil in optimum condition for plant growth and development. Soil testing is inexpensive when compared to investments in your plants, amendments, time, and effort. A basic soil test assesses the levels of major plant nutrients, soil pH, and micronutrients in […] Continue Reading


Growing Green – Shrink Your Lawn


I'm not quite sure where our love affair with the emerald green, perfectly manicured lawn came from but perhaps it's time to re-evaluate just how much lawn we really need. With huge portions of the USA in record-breaking drought conditions and growing awareness of the harm caused by excessive pesticide and fertilizer use, now's a good time to think about how to make do with less lawn. Continue Reading


Two-Batch Tumbling Composter: Product Review


If you ask me, the hardest part about composting is the effort required to turn the compost pile. As your pile of brown and green materials gets bigger and bigger, turning it over with a garden fork can become quite a workout. And if you stop turning the pile, it'll be a good long time before you get that black gold of crumbly, nutrient-rich compost you were hoping for. The Two-Batch Tumbling Composter from Gardener's Supply Continue Reading