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  • Plant Care
    • Houseplants
  • Pest Control
  • Vegetable Gardening
    • Storage & Preservation
  • Soil & Fertility
    • Lawn Care
  • Backyard Design

Soil & Fertility

Garden Soil Guide: Fix Your Soil, Grow Better Plants

by OGW Editorial Team
garden soil guide

Healthy soil grows healthy plants. Learn soil types, how to test and fix pH, the best fertilizers for vegetables, and how composting transforms your garden from the ground up.

6 Best Fertilizer Injectors For Drip Irrigation System (Top Picks in 2026)

by Jeanne Keith F.
6 Best Fertilizer Injectors For Drip Irrigation System

Wouldn’t it be nice if you could both feed and water your plants in one push or twist on the tap? Well, this is made …

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Potting Soil vs. Topsoil: Know What To Use

by Jeanne Keith F.
Potting Soil vs. Topsoil Know What To Use

Novice gardeners and plant lovers are often confused about the differences between potting soil vs. topsoil. We often think that all the kinds of dirt …

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Till or No-Till: How to Loosen Compacted Soil in 3 Best Methods

by Jeanne Keith F.
How to Loosen Compacted Soil

Compacted soil is a common problem for homeowners as soon as spring starts. A dry or muddy patch in the lawn and stone-hard plant beds …

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Why Is My Grass Not Growing? – 10 Possible Reasons

by Jeanne Keith F.
Why Is My Grass Not Growing

As a plant lover, nothing beats the frustration over seeds that are not germinating. Patience can run out and can make you question, why is …

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Pre-emergent vs. Weed & Feed: Which Is Better?

by Jeanne Keith F.
Pre-emergent vs. Weed & Feed

The use of pre-emergent and post-emergent herbicides were the horticultural norm until weed & feed came along. Tons of debates have been around about pre-emergent …

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Lawn Care Tips: Can You Cover New Grass Seed With Straw?

by Jeanne Keith F.
Can You Cover New Grass Seed With Straw

From over-mowing to wearing spiked shoes, there are a lot of things we do for that green grass. One practice that has sparked debates among …

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How Many Square Feet Is A Pallet Of Sod For Covering Lawns?

by Jeanne Keith F.
how many square feet is a pallet of sod

Building a lawn through seeding requires a ton of work and time. The easiest solution that most gardeners do is lay sod, and the first …

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Herbicide 101: Can You Apply Pre-Emergent In The Rain Or Wet Grass?

by Jeanne Keith F.
can you apply pre emergent in the rain

The soil needs to fully absorb pre-emergent herbicides or weed killers to prevent weed seeds from sprouting. However, there are conflicting sources on how and …

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Top 5 Causes of Yellow Spots In Grass (+ How To Fix Them)

by Jeanne Keith F.
Yellow Spots In Grass

Yellow spots in grass are such an eye sore that can bring the perfectionist out in any homeowner. Several factors can cause chlorosis or yellowing …

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