Another technique is to make soil blocks using a small metal press that allows you to make 2-inch cubes of a packed soil mixture. This technique is more work but provides high-quality nutrition to ...

There are different sizes of soil block makers available (i.e. one-inch, two-inch, etc.) as well as different sizes of pins, which is the piece of the soil block maker that will make indentations ...

One of the most commonly asked questions in gardening is ‘what’s the difference between mulch and compost?’ Both are usually ...

One soothing herb you may already have growing in a small container can do wonders for the soil in your garden. Naturally improve your soil with this plant.

Gear for soil blocking includes a germinating medium labeled for the purpose and a bin or tray to moisten it in; a “1020” seedling tray without holes; your choice of hand-held blocking tool ...