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Peat moss is a totally organic product in the early spring garden. It improves the texture of the cool spring soil and helps it retain moisture. It gives an added ...

Here are some practical tips on caring for ficus plants, focusing on light, watering, humidity, and soil requirements. Here's how you can keep them healthy. Ficus plants thrive in bright but indirect ...

Spring means it's time for gardeners to think about seedlings, those little baby plants all ready to get plunked into the ground ... "Take your fingers and go, boom boom boom boom," he says, ...

or when moss blankets dry land and prevent water from leaving the surface, the EPA said. Over time, acidic peat deposits ...

A well-draining soil mix is critical for indoor success of bonsai olive trees. Mix organic matter such as peat moss with ...

When you’re a farmer, every day is Earth Day. A recent “Ag in the Classroom” lesson in Humboldt County focused on Earth Day and showed students how caring for the environment makes a positive ...