Can Citrus Trees Grow in Clay Soil?
When I was first helping my parents with their backyard garden in Ventura, California, breaking the clay ground proved to be incredibly difficult. However, they had lemon, lime, orange, and …
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Create Amazing Homemade Potting Soil for Your Citrus Tree
When I was repotting my Meyer lemon tree, I had no idea which potting soil to use. The instructions on the growing card didn’t specify, as it only showed watering …
Can You Burn Plants With Compost Tea?
I’ve heard fertilizer with high amounts of nitrogen can burn plants and I thought, “Could compost tea burn plants too?”. Here’s what I found.
How to Turn Dry Clay Into Healthy Soil
With clay, plants run into a number of issues. Runoff and dense and dry ground prevent roots, earthworms, and bacteria from helping. Here’s what to do.
Why You Need Cover Crops in Your Backyard
Before you plant cover crops, knowing their climate, season, time frame, and persistence can make your work MUCH more effective and easier in the long-run.