Category: Garden Soils
- Written by: Norman
- Category: Garden Soils
- Published: May 23, 2018
Energizing your garden soil
Garden Soil
Soil or dirt as we know it is not dead as some people think but is very much alive with billions of microbes. What amazed me many years ago as I did a study on garden soil is I found out that a teaspoon of garden soil contains billions of soil microbes, believe it or not, these soil microbes are responsible in part for the overall health of our garden plants.
Soil microbes have the awesome job of breaking down organic matter converting them to nutrients and then releasing these nutrients to our garden plants to be taken them up by their roots. Organic matter is anything that was once living. It could be leaves that fall from the trees onto the soil surface, the bodies of dead rodents, animals or insect even dead tree and plant roots are all considered to be organic matter. In other words, anything that was once living but now dead is organic matter.
- Written by: Norman
- Category: Garden Soils
- Published: May 18, 2018
Growing successfully with soils
Compost Pile
Does garden soil really matters or is it ok to believe that soil is soil, therefore, it doesn’t matter what we use it is a sure guarantee we will have garden success or should we approach this topic with an open mind thinking there might be a difference. When it comes to soil many people are not sure therefore it is crucial to have some knowledge of soil type to have success with gardening. There is no such thing as a green thumb but rather acquiring the knowledge that will pay off in the long run.
Many people have garden successfully without understanding that one of the key ingredients was the soil that made such a big difference, this was the experience that I had as a child when I created my first garden along with my parents and many neighbours that had gardens. Over the years, however, I have learned soil type and the importance of having knowledge in this area to reap a good harvest.
- Written by: Norman
- Category: Garden Soils
- Published: September 22, 2017
The Power of Composting
Compost
Composting can really get your garden plants off to a great start because composting is a safe method that has proven to be so beneficial to our plant’s health providing us with the kind of harvest that is fit for a king.
The awesome thing about creating compost is that all of the ingredients which are used are natural which means the crops we grow will be of the highest quality.
- Written by: Norman
- Category: Garden Soils
- Published: September 21, 2017
Making our soil richer for better quality foods.
Worm casting
I know what you are thinking but don’t let this picture gross you out. These little guys are actually helping our herbs, fruits, and veggies to be of better quality by providing them with the right conditions to thrive in.
Worm Casting
Worm casting may not be a pretty sight but the benefits these little guys bring to our gardens is pretty amazing. What is worm casting and how does this relate to our garden plants?
- Written by: Norman
- Category: Garden Soils
- Published: April 22, 2017
Making Organic Soil Mix
Garden plant design
I am sure that at some point or time we have envisioned having that dream garden, or have you ever taken a trip in the great outback or even going a nature walk?
As you walked along that nature trail you notice those beautiful plants in their full lustre with and an array of flowers in full bloom you felt free and beamed with joy, just to take in all that beautiful scenery which nature has to offer.
