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Mixed containers on stairs

All About Container Gardening

raised beds in vegetable garden

Creating Raised Bed Planters

Spreading Fertilizer around rose By Julia AdobeStock

Fertilizing in the Home Garden

Fertilizing Strawberries By bildlove AdobeStock

Fertilizing Tree and Small Fruits in the Home Garden

Incorporating soil amendments By Madelaine AdobeStock

How To Change Your Soil's pH

Red wiggler worms

How to Create and Use Vermicompost

spreading mulch By Ozgur Coskun AdobeStock

How to Determine the Amount of Mulch Needed for a Garden Bed

Picture of a jumping worm showing creamy white clitellum

Jumping Worms

raking garden soil By Luca Pape AdobeStock

Managing Garden Soil

Spring Garden with Redbud in bloom

Spring Garden Tasks

Poorly Drained Soil By Michal AdobeStock_705263187

Testing and Improving Soil Drainage

Soil Testing By AlDa.videophoto AdobeStock

The Importance of Soil pH

Redbud tree in flower

Trees and Shrubs for Alkaline Soil Conditions

Composted Manure in Wheelbarrow Photo by gabort.

Using Manure in the Home Garden

Mulching garden bed By ronstik/AdobeStock

Using Mulch in the Garden

A sample of vermicomposting worms

Vermicomposting Frequently Asked Questions

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