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Soils

Clay Soil: What it’s Made of & How to Plant in It

Clay soil is a tricky soil type to work with before you become familiar with it. It's hard to dig in, the drainage is almost non-existent and it's so packed it sometimes you doubt your plants...

Shrimp Compost: What it’s Good For & When to Use It

"Where's the shrimp compost?" The famous question! Every year before the tree planting season starts, I work as a horticulturist in a garden center in Montreal. At this point of the year (April to May), the plants...

Peat Moss: What it’s Made of & What it’s Good For

Every year, before the tree planting season kicks off, I work as a horticulturist at a garden center in Montreal. At this point of the year (late April to May), the plants have barely come...

Cow Manure vs. Sheep Manure: Differences, Uses & Gardening Tips

Every year, before the tree planting season kicks off, I work as a horticulturist at a garden center in Montreal. At this point of the year (late April to May), the plants have barely come...

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