Lawn & Soil ·
Wood Chips in the Garden: The Nitrogen Myth, Explained
Wood chips only rob nitrogen where they meet soil, so they are excellent as a surface mulch and a bad idea dug in. Where to use them, and which chips to avoid.
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How to Make a Compost Bin: Three Designs That Work
A heap needs about a cubic yard to heat up, air to keep going, and a lid in wet climates. Pallet, wire and bin designs, plus what actually goes in.
Lawn & Soil ·
Mushroom Compost: What It Is and Where Not to Use It
Spent mushroom substrate is cheap, alkaline and salty when fresh. Excellent on clay and vegetable beds, actively harmful around acid-loving plants and seedlings.
Lawn & Soil ·
Coffee Grounds in the Garden: What They Actually Do
Used coffee grounds are not acidic, do not repel slugs, and should never be spread thickly. What they are genuinely good for, and how to use them.
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