Soil Improvement

How To Mulch A Tree: 5 Tips From The Pros

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July 8, 2020 By Riley E. Carlson Leave a Comment

Do you find yourself spending hundreds of dollars for a professional to mulch around your tree? Worry no more! Here’s a complete list of tips on how to mulch a tree better than any gardener ever could! RELATED: Ultimate Tree Care Guide For Homesteading 5 Simple Tips on How to Mulch a Tree Like a Gardening Pro 1. Choose Good Mulch Material It’s no secret that the …Continue Reading

15 Organic Homemade Plant Food For Your Homestead

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May 20, 2020 By Riley E. Carlson 1 Comment

You don’t have to spend hundreds of dollars on expensive soil fertilizers. There are dozens of homemade plant food recipes and ingredients you can use to boost plant growth and improve soil health. RELATED: Homemade Fertilizer from Compost 15 Simple, Inexpensive Homemade Plant Food Recipes and Ingredients 1. Baking Soda-Ammonia Plant Food Need a quick nitrogen-boosting …Continue Reading

7 Effective Soil And Water Conservation Tips For Homesteading

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April 15, 2020 By Riley E. Carlson Leave a Comment

What soil and water conservation measures do you apply to your daily life? Learning how to properly manage these resources is a very important skill to have especially now that we're facing a health crisis. After all, your goal should be to live sustainably. And you can’t do so if your household expends too many resources on a daily basis. Not sure how to start conserving …Continue Reading

Soil Prep for Backyard Gardening [Chapter 4] Homestead Handbook

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November 30, 2019 By Homesteading Leave a Comment

Learn how to prep your soil for your optimal backyard gardening experience. Starting with the right soil is key for good healthy green vegetables, keep reading for all the details. This is Chapter 4 of 11 for the homesteader that wants to start growing all their vegetables themselves. …Continue Reading