Soil Types In gardening, soils are generally considered in three types: sand, silt and clay. These types refer to the size of the majority of the mineral elements making up the soil. Sand is the largest and clay, microscopic, is the smallest. Soils are generally defined based on their composition…
Image courtesy thomas pix The great thing about a container garden is that it can fit into just about any small space where there is sufficient sunlight (not less than 5 or 6 hours a day) and if you are forced to move, it can come right along with you. …
What is the Last Frost Date for my Planting Zone? Caution: Using your planting zone to determine your last frost date is a very inaccurate way of figuring out when it will be safe to plant your vegetable starts and seeds, and should not be relied upon. Instead, use NOAA’s…
Garden Planning – Getting Started Preparation and Garden Planning: Season, Sunlight and Soil – The Foundations of Good Garden Location Successful vegetable gardens take a little planning and preparation. But it isn’t too difficult to do if you know the key elements that have to be considered. Start with getting…