
How Potting Soil Keeps Your Indoor Plants Thriving
Have you noticed the trend toward indoor planting? From preparing for hurricanes, getting busy, and absent-mindedly leaving plants indoors to the increasingly popular potted succulents, there’s no doubt that indoor plants are on the rise. But how do we care for them well? Soil is the medium of life for plants! It’s important to remember […]
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How Mulch Protects Your Soil From Winter Frost
You may be wondering if it’s necessary to mulch in the winter in North Florida. The short answer is yes — even Floridians are not immune from winter frost. Winter mulching is helpful in combatting soil from freezing. As seasoned experts in mulching, we take this preparation process seriously. Gainesville averages 16 days of freezing […]
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A Beginner’s Guide to Composting
Compost is the product of naturally decomposing organic matter. Spreading nutrient-rich compost over topsoil facilitates healthy plant growth by depositing a wealth of nutrients into the top 2 to 8 inches of soil. This overview of composting serves to give gardeners a leg up when it comes to improving their soil’s fertility in an environmentally-friendly […]
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Mulch and Soil Solutions for Agriculture
Not all compost and organics are the same. Fresh or composted organics like manure, wood waste, and food waste when put in your field or garden can actually have negative effects as they break down, robbing nutrients like nitrogen from your plants, and causing the need to fertilize even more. Further, harmful bacteria or pathogens […]
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