Soil Improvement

How to Amend Clay Soil | The Homesteader’s Guide

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January 9, 2023 By Riley E. Carlson 4 Comments

Need to know how to amend clay soil? Don't let tough clay soil get you down. Amending clay soil is easy. This Homesteader's Guide will show you everything you need to know about clay soil, plants for clay soil, and how to amend clay soil. …Continue Reading

Plants for Clay Soil | The Homesteader’s Guide

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January 9, 2023 By Riley E. Carlson Leave a Comment

What are good plants for clay soil? What is clay soil? If you've been wondering if you have clay soil, let me help you figure that out. We'll go through everything there is to know about this kind of soil and what plants will grow well in it on your own homestead. …Continue Reading

40 Drought Tolerant Plant Ideas for your Homestead’s Landscape

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January 5, 2023 By Riley E. Carlson Leave a Comment

Are you looking for drought tolerant plant ideas to start your own garden in the heat? Maybe your area does not get a lot of water and you're looking for water wise ideas. I've compiled quite a few desert botanical garden ideas to get your homestead started. …Continue Reading

The Magnificent Orange Peel | Clever Homestead Uses for Citrus Peels

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January 4, 2023 By Riley E. Carlson 5 Comments

Looking for Uses for Orange Peels on the Homestead Front? You'll love these 30 wonderful uses for citrus peels and orange peels. The next time you eat an orange, think before you toss. …Continue Reading

63 Things To Never Throw Away [2nd Edition] | Homesteading

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December 9, 2022 By Joanna Medalla 16 Comments

Never throw away these 63 items. A true homesteader knows how to recycle, save these goods for reuse and save your money in the long run. Here's our updated list of 63 things to never throw away when you're cleaning up! 63 Things To Never Throw Away As A Homesteader [2nd Edition] Upcycling and repurposing can save you a lot of money and make good use of items you …Continue Reading