How To Have A Green Lawn All Summer In Canada A green lawn takes place over all four seasons. In this article we will be looking at the best ways for you to keep a green lawn this summer. Some…
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Evolve Fertilizer Dirt N Grow Review
Evolve Fertilizer Review As a Canadian gardener I’m always looking for a reputable brand of fertilizer. When it comes to fertilizer there are a lot of gimmicks out there that promise huge results but in reality are not able to…
Earth’s Medicine Fertilizer Review
Earth’s Medicine Fertilizer Review A common misconception with houseplants is that you need to have sterile soil. As a soil scientist I am here to tell you that is not the case and actually the opposite of what you’re aiming…
RAISED GARDEN BED GUIDE BY A SOIL SCIENTIST
Raised bed gardening is gaining popularity for good reason. There are many different kinds of raised bed gardening ranging from ground contact to table top styles. The material used to make a raised bed garden include the use of rocks,…
Top 3 Types Of Pallet Gardens
Pallet gardens are a great way to reuse old wood that would otherwise be deemed useless. But did you know there’s more than one way to use a pallet for a garden. In this blog will be looking at three…
The Pros & Cons Of Vertical Gardening
The Pros & Cons Of Vertical Gardening Vertical gardening is picking up in popularity. This is most likely due to the fact that many of us have smaller spaces. Vertical gardening allows for privacy while achieving awesome yields and a…
What Is Foliar Feeding? Does It Benefit Plants?
What Is Foliar Feeding? Is It Worth It As A Canadian Gardener? As a soil scientist my main priority is ensuring plant health is at its peak. However when we run into issues such as a poor root system or…
What Fertilizer Ratio Should You Use When?
As a soil scientist, I am passionate about the idea of delivering specific nutrients at certain times. Knowing what fertilizer ratio you should use when in the garden is important for ensuring maximum fruit and vegetable harvests. This is even…
Plants That Repel Mosquitos
Plants That Repel Mosquitos This blog post was sponsored by Connected To The Land Everyone’s favourite season seems to be summer. However summer barbeques can quickly be ruined by a mosquito infestation. Despite our best efforts of using bug spray,…
Are Dollarama Vegetable Seeds Worth Getting?
Are Dollarama Vegetable Seeds Worth Getting? Gardening is becoming more mainstream. With that comes new sources for seeds. Each source varies in price, appearance and selection. seem to be getting larger. The higher demand has also caused a large spike…
Is Companion Planting Important?
Is Companion Planting Important? Companion planting in the garden has been a topic of discussion for many years now. Many people speak about it as though there are combinations of plants that should never be planted together. Is this a…
A Soil Scientist DIY Potting Soil Recipe For Houseplants
DIY potting soil is a hot topic on the internet with some people even profiting off the recipe. Below is an excel document that helps you design your potting soil based on the type of plant, watering styles, and even…
Can You Grow Cacti And Succulents In LECA
Can You Grow Cacti And Succulents In LECA Growing cacti or succulents in LECA or semi hydroponically seems counterproductive. Considering overwatering of these plants is a common occurrence in a plant collectors life. Initially when I thought about using LECA…
How Do You Press Flowers Quickly
How Do You Press Flowers Quickly Knowing how to press flowers quickly is valuable for an one looking to collect flowers in the garden. The process typically can take a month or more using classical methods of flower pressing. In…
What To Do If You Have Over Watered Your Plant? Five Solutions For Over Watered Plants.
As a soil scientist interacting with the plant community, I get this question on a weekly basis. Most people think if you have over watered a plant all hope is lost. I am here to let you know this is…
What Is The Difference Between Guttation And Transpiration In Plants?
Have you ever noticed the appearance of water droplets on your plants leaves? This is a phenomenon called guttation or transpiration. But how do we tell the difference? And why does it matter which method of water release the plants…
Why Does My Ficus & Succulent Have A Blanket Of White Waxy Film/Deposit On The Leaves?
Ever wonder why some plants have a whitish bluish milky film on the leaves? I recently saw this happening on my Ficus rubber tree. It came to the realization that many houseplants owners may not understand what exactly this milky…
How To Feed Pollinators In The Early Spring. The Guide For Canadian Gardeners.
How to feed pollinators in the early spring. The guide for Canadian gardeners. In early spring we tend to see bumblebees in our garden. These bumblebees arrive in spite of their being little to no flowers present. For a gardener…
How to Test Garden Soil For Microbe Health Without A Microscope?
How to Test Garden Soil For Microbe Health Without A Microscope? Soil microbes and microbiology is all the rage right now. Between Elaine Ingham’s theory on the soil food web and the newest Netflix series kiss the ground. Its no…
How To Know If You Have A Clay Soil
As a soil scientist I am all too familiar with the stresses associated with a clay soil. Clay soil is an issue for large scale farmers all the way to hobby gardeners. Clay soil left untouched can cause a number of issues ranging from erosion, water logged soil and suffocated roots. Clay soil is fixable through different methods ranging from physical manipulation, chemical or physical amendments, and even crop choices.