Peat soil is rich in organic matter but low in nutrients, requiring supplementation for optimal plant growth. Plants like ...

"Those little fabric things around the peat pots are even worse," he adds. "You can't get rid of 'em. They say 'biodegradable' but they're woven plastic." Soil blocking tools, he says, are ...

Chalky soil is a light brown soil. Water drains through it quickly. Peat does not contain any rock particles. It's made from very old decayed plants and is dark, crumbly and rich in nutrients.

Spring means it's time for gardeners to think about seedlings, those little baby plants all ready to get plunked into the ground. And a hands-on technique for growing them, called "soil blocking ...

Soil blocking is an environmentally friendly method to prep seedlings. The technique has captured the attention of serious gardeners who'd like to... What's soil blocking? This seeding method ...