Tag: improving soils
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Looking After Your Soil Biology
Looking after your soil biology pays off from the start with healthier plants that put more carbon into the soil leading to better soil structures, and are healthier for us – and it costs very little to do. Avoid Chemicals that Kill Avoid using any chemical that ends in ‘cide’ – as that suffix that…
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The Hidden Costs of Using Cloth and Stones in Wicking Boxes and Beds
When making wicking beds and boxes, a widely promoted mistake that is based on two common misconceptions, is to put stones next to the reservoir and a sheet of cloth over both. In addition to costing money, there are hidden costs that are far more important. Rocks waste space where the soil biology should be,…