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  • Can you describe a sucker branch?

    Sure and while I am answering that question, I will add a few more terms that I have been asked about. Mulch can be grass clippings, wood chips, rotted leaves, straw, old newspapers or even black plastic. Mulch is basically a groundcover that does not grow. Make sure it is deep enough (about 3-6 inches...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 05-20-2009

  • Alkaline Soil

    Soil pH can have a major impact on the success rate of your garden. Some plants like soil that is more acidic and some do better in alkaline soil. It is a good idea to test the soil before planting to make sure that the conditions are idea of your plant material. But what do you do if you find that your...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 02-23-2009

  • More Soil Definitions

    Yesterday, I defined a few soil terms. I realized that there are more that could be added to the list, so I thought I would continue on with the same topic and go over a few more definitions. Here are some more terms that are associated with soil and soil related issues related to gardening. Erosion...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 02-20-2008

  • The Advantages of Mulch

    People often use mulch in their garden, but often have questions on how to use it and what the advantages are. First of all, there are generally two types of mulch; organic and inorganic. Examples of organic mulches would be leaves, grass clippings, or tree bark chips. Inorganic mulches include river...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 01-27-2008

  • Why use organic compost?

    It sure is allot easier to apply chemical fertilizer on top of the ground than it is to mix organic additives into the soil, so why do it the hard way? If you do it the hard way, your soil will improve and be a much better host to any greenery you plant. Organic materials such as mulch can also be also...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by mainspring-nhn on 01-25-2008
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