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Soil, Compost and Mulch

This forum is for the discussion of all aspects of soil--including topics like creating a healthy, balanced soil, methods of composting and using mulches effectively.
Using dead tree branches - any reasons not to?
Posted by prairiemoon2 z6b MA8 hours ago
Soil, Compost & Mulch
4 CommentsUpdated 6 hours agoLast commented by beesneedsprairiemoon2 z6b MA+2
Compostable window film in mailing envelopes
Posted by kyndall_suraeMarch 5, 2009
Soil, Compost & Mulch
13 CommentsUpdated 4 days agoLast commented by cindyfensterbob64+11
man that made an oasis from arid land by planting beans ?
Posted by logo (10a)March 13, 2023
Soil, Compost & MulchDroughtGarden Experiments
3 CommentsUpdated March 13, 2023Last commented by chadinlg Zone 9b Los Gatos CAkevin9408+1
fabaceae ? Bituminaria bituminosa
Posted by logo (10a)March 12, 2023
Soil, Compost & MulchWeeds
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White Fungus in my Soil, Good or Bad?
Posted by Amber Truter-MeyerFebruary 28, 2017
Soil, Compost & Mulch
5 CommentsUpdated March 11, 2023Last commented by dgetzAmber Truter-Meyer+3
how do I start a worm bin with only a cup of red wigglers?
Posted by HU-592738470March 4, 2023
Soil, Compost & Mulch
7 CommentsUpdated March 8, 2023Last commented by old_dirt 6aannpat+5
Plant over several inches of mulch?
Posted by emcogginsFebruary 19, 2023
Soil, Compost & MulchLawn Care
12 CommentsUpdated March 3, 2023Last commented by tete_a_tetedarth_veeder+10
Can I compost pachysandra?
Posted by pghgardnewbieAugust 24, 2009
Soil, Compost & Mulch
5 CommentsUpdated March 1, 2023Last commented by gardengal48 (PNW Z8/9)HU-481153153+3
Where does Miracle-Gro® soil come from?
Posted by albert_135 　 39.17°N 119.76°W 4695ft.April 20, 2017
Soil, Compost & Mulch
10 CommentsUpdated February 25, 2023Last commented by Charles Whittletoxcrusadr+8
I'm worried for all y'all.
Posted by annpatNovember 19, 2022
Soil, Compost & Mulch
101 CommentsUpdated February 18, 2023Last commented by annpatJohn D Zn6a PIT Pa+99
is this artillery fungus?
Posted by Kristen RaimondiFebruary 16, 2023
Soil, Compost & MulchLandscape Design
4 CommentsUpdated February 18, 2023Last commented by tsugajunkie z5 SE WI ♱Kristen Raimondi+2
Rabbit manure versus alfalfa meal
Posted by roguejimMarch 29, 2014
Soil, Compost & Mulch
5 CommentsUpdated February 16, 2023Last commented by Florida RoseSlimy_Okra+3
Clusters of tiny white dots in soil?
Posted by G WJuly 9, 2017
Soil, Compost & Mulch
9 CommentsUpdated February 9, 2023Last commented by Mary CampbellK T+7
Store bought soil, Help
Posted by habjolokia z 6b/7March 22, 2016
Soil, Compost & Mulch
33 CommentsUpdated February 6, 2023Last commented by Joshua Williamstoxcrusadr+31
Karl Bapst Alfalfa tea recipe
Posted by apsoloverApril 18, 2020
Soil, Compost & MulchRoses
20 CommentsUpdated February 6, 2023Last commented by Deborah (Z10 Coastal CA)gardengal48 (PNW Z8/9)+18
Hugelkultur soil?
Posted by Zaynab AMay 22, 2019
Soil, Compost & MulchLandscape DesignGarden
3 CommentsUpdated February 1, 2023Last commented by Barbi J. Gardinerglib2+1
Organics in containers: so many questions!
Posted by seasiderooftopDecember 5, 2022
Soil, Compost & MulchContainer GardeningOrganic Gardening
12 CommentsUpdated January 31, 2023Last commented by tapla (mid-Michigan, USDA z5b-6a)klem1+10
Compost mistake question!
Posted by Sarena Altman (7a Middle TN)September 28, 2022
Soil, Compost & MulchOrganic GardeningRoses
9 CommentsUpdated January 29, 2023Last commented by Kimberly Wendt (Florida Z. 10b)four (9B near 9A)+7
How to best use compost?
Posted by frdnicholasJanuary 29, 2023
Soil, Compost & MulchVegetable Gardening
2 CommentsUpdated January 29, 2023Last commented by klem1daninthedirt (USDA 8b, HZ9, CentTX, Sunset z30, Cfa)
Weird yellow stuff in bagged compost, anyone recognize what it is?
Posted by Marc NakhelAugust 25, 2020
Soil, Compost & MulchVegetable GardeningOrganic Gardening
17 CommentsUpdated January 29, 2023Last commented by daninthedirt (USDA 8b, HZ9, CentTX, Sunset z30, Cfa)annpat+15
How to harvest soil from bins
Posted by Bruce MastersonJanuary 15, 2023
Soil, Compost & MulchVermicomposting
4 CommentsUpdated January 28, 2023Last commented by annpatklem1+2
Leaves,lots of leaves but no greens
Posted by klem1January 13, 2023
Soil, Compost & MulchLandscape Design
8 CommentsUpdated January 27, 2023Last commented by klem1annpat+6
re-using soil where mealy bugs were present on the plant?
Posted by pogonipJune 29, 2009
Soil, Compost & Mulch
14 CommentsUpdated January 27, 2023Last commented by tapla (mid-Michigan, USDA z5b-6a)gardengal48 (PNW Z8/9)+12
dumb questions from a newbie
Posted by pattyokieOctober 3, 2009
Soil, Compost & Mulch
9 CommentsUpdated January 27, 2023Last commented by annpatgardengal48 (PNW Z8/9)+7
Plants Forbidden For Compost?
Posted by bob64January 21, 2008
Soil, Compost & Mulch
18 CommentsUpdated January 22, 2023Last commented by Sarah Taylorfloral_uk z.8/9 SW UK+16
Soil quality (under the parking lot)
Posted by TristanJanuary 17, 2023
Soil, Compost & MulchGardenFlorida Gardening
9 CommentsUpdated January 21, 2023Last commented by four (9B near 9A)+7
Landscape fabric and clay soil
Posted by jplee3January 16, 2023
Soil, Compost & MulchLandscape DesignDesign Dilemma
11 CommentsUpdated January 18, 2023Last commented by jplee3klem1+9
Commercially available 5.1.1 mix?
Posted by Cassie (8b Southern AZ, high desert)November 24, 2022
Soil, Compost & MulchContainer GardeningHouse Plants
15 CommentsUpdated January 17, 2023Last commented by popmama (Colorado, USDA z5)Travis in PHX (9b)+13
Compost scrap storage for new kitchen?
Posted by stm25rsJanuary 6, 2023
Soil, Compost & MulchKitchens
14 CommentsUpdated January 16, 2023Last commented by Laurel CHALLETT & Co.+12
spider web like things..
Posted by Konuray MetinJanuary 5, 2023
Soil, Compost & MulchHome DisastersGarden Clinic
9 CommentsUpdated January 14, 2023Last commented by elciegken_adrian Adrian MI cold Z5+7
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