Using a mulch blower service will create a finer result than spreading mulch by hand as it will be spread evenly over the surface area and will leave a smooth finish devoid of large clumps or rough areas. Spreading mulch in this manner will also help it to rot down quicker....continue

The benefit of using a soil sample testing kit for your garden is similar to having a botanist do your gardening for you. The garden test kit will give you exact data as to the contents of your soil. As stated above, these kits check PH levels in soil...continue

Garden mulching is simply a term used to describe the process of spreading organic material throughout the garden. These materials can be composed of dead leaves, animal matter and even some materials which are inorganic....continue

The target height for your compost pile is a minimum of 3 feet and a maximum of 5. Flatten down the top of the pile then make a small indentation where a little water can trickle in. Just a small indentation. The purpose of the water is to help along the decomposition process...continue

Soil may be categorized as either being sandy or clay-like. Mixtures of these two kinds of soil will produce the desired drainage quality of the soil. The clay particles in the soil will absorb water; thus, keeping your soil moist. Sandy soil is mostly composed of silicates...continue