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As a gardener, one of the most crucial tasks in maintaining a thriving garden is ensuring your soil is well-balanced and nutrient-rich. Whether you’re growing vegetables, flowers, or shrubs in your landscape, adding amendments like compost to your soil is essential for healthy growth. But how often should you amend your soil? In this post,… Read More

When it comes to growing healthy, vibrant vegetables in a raised bed garden, the key to success lies in the soil. Raised beds are fantastic for managing growing conditions, but even more important, is ensuring that the soil you use provides the right balance of nutrients, drainage, and structure. A well-balanced soil mix is crucial… Read More

When you think of a thriving vegetable garden, healthy soil is key to ensuring your plants have the nutrients and structure they need to grow. One effective way to improve your garden’s soil quality is by tilling a mixture of sand and compost into the ground. While this may seem like an extra step, it… Read More

Chicago winters can be long, harsh, and relentless, but with spring right around the corner, it's time to start thinking about getting your garden ready for a fresh season of growing vegetables. The colder months can leave your garden looking a little rough, but with some preparation and elbow grease, you can turn it into… Read More

When it comes to cultivating a lush lawn or a thriving vegetable garden, soil health is paramount. Soil amendments—materials added to the soil to improve its structure, fertility, and nutrient content—are the key to ensuring your plants get the nutrients and growing conditions they need. Amongst the Top 5 compost soil amendments, you’ll find: organic… Read More

A common question we get from customers is: “My garden did not do very well last year. It did great the year before, but this year it did not do as well. Any idea why that is?” The truth is that there is not one single reason why a garden has poor production and is… Read More

After a long dreary northern Illinois winter, I'm sure you're like most homeowners - anxious at the first sighting of a robin to get out into the yard and get to work. There are certainly a lot of spring yard projects that you can and should do, but fixing or renovating the lawn is actually… Read More

A lush, green lawn is not only a beautiful addition to your home but also a testament to your gardening prowess. However, achieving and maintaining that perfect carpet of grass requires more than only regular mowing and watering. One highly effective technique that often goes unnoticed is topdressing—a practice that can significantly boost the health… Read More

As summer descends upon the Chicagoland area, the heat can take its toll on your lawn, turning lush green grass into a dry, brown eyesore. However, with the right care and attention, you can maintain a healthy and vibrant lawn even during the hottest and driest periods. In this blog post, we'll explore seven essential… Read More

As a dedicated gardener, you're probably well aware that soil is not just dirt – it's a living ecosystem teeming with essential nutrients that plants need to thrive. However, over time, these nutrients can become depleted, leaving your garden soil lacking in the vital elements necessary for robust plant growth. This loss of essential nutrients… Read More