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Tag Archives: Plant Health
Pros and Cons of Raw Wool as a Garden Mulch
Before jumping on the wool-mulching bandwagon, it is best to take a look at the pros and cons of mulching with wool. What works well in one situation may not be desirable in another.
Grazing Management by Species: Poultry
Poultry are not true grazing animals, but they will consume some grass in their diet. Furthermore, poultry play an important role in pasture ecology.
Is It Possible to Use Too Much Compost?
You may have heard the adage, “You can’t have too much compost.” But is it true? A recurring theme in nature is balance. Too much or too little of anything causes problems.
Do Plants Need Vitamins?
Most gardening resources list the mineral needs of plants. But do plants, like humans and animals, need vitamins? The answers may not be quite what you expect.
How Much Water Does It Take to Grow Pecans?
Pecans in Kansas will sometimes require irrigation if they are to produce a large, high-quality crop.
Improving Garden Soil Over the Winter
There are two main ways to approach winter soil improvement: the mulch method and the cover crop method.
The Law of the Minimum vs. the Law of Return
The Law of the Minimum and the Law of Return are regarded as representing opposing perspectives on soil nutrients and plant health. But can they coexist?
Zinc in Plants
Zinc may be a micronutrient, but it is of vital importance to garden and field crops. Take a look at this list of roles.
Sulfur in Plants
Sulfur is a rather interesting mineral when it comes to plants. It is essential for growth and photosynthesis.
Homestead on the Range 