Category: Soil Health
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Maintaining garden, and plant health, in a drought
Ottawa is in a drought. It has been weeks since there has been any substantial rainfall. So little rain has…
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More than yield in the garden
High yields in a veggie garden are everyone’s goal, but it’s not the only thing that matters.
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Spring is Springing?
Spring is an exciting time to get outside and get things in order. Take it slow though, leave some food…
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New Service – Soil Remineralization
Years ago, I wondered if it was possible to only put the one missing nutrient (or few nutrients) into the…
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Fall To Do for Improving Soil Health
Fall is here! Every season comes with its own list of outdoor chores and fall is no exception. But it’s…
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Aerating and dethatching a lawn
And how to have the best lawn on the block without them Spring is here, the snow has long melted,…
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Maintain proper moisture levels
Maintaining proper moisture levels is important to maintaining aerobic conditions.
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Use appropriate amendments
There are a few “must do’s” when it comes to soil health in your garden, lawn or field. Below are …
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Steps to healthy soil – Avoid bare soil
Bare soil is probably one of the most harmful things to soil, leading to degradation above and below ground.
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Why I will bother spreading grass seed where we walk
There is good reason to “bother” with grass seed on a common footpath, provided the whole system is addressed and…