Soil, Compost and Mulch

This forum is for the discussion of all aspects of soil--including topics like creating a healthy, balanced soil, methods of composting and using mulches effectively.

11,219 Garden Web Discussions | Soil, Compost & Mulch

Updated 4 hours ago What to do with compost in the Summer?

Posted by Joss Delage 5 hours ago 1 Comment

Updated 13 hours ago Low spot with clay...will this work?

Posted by Rory 18 hours ago 5 Comments

Updated 13 hours ago Popsicle sticks as mulch?

Posted by miscel(6) on Wednesday 11 Comments

do dry grass clippings count as "brown" for composting

Posted by matizone6(6B) 13 hours ago

Updated 22 hours ago HELP with soil for different plants in containers

Posted by Akerman Flooring, LLC (NH)zn5(5) June 18, 2017 4 Comments

Updated on Thursday Strange yellow stuff on mulch

Posted by R D on Monday 8 Comments

Updated on Thursday Compost Tumbler not producing compost?

Posted by straysod June 19, 2017 19 Comments

Updated on Thursday Mulching potatoes with grass cuttings

Posted by Ishbel Gordon June 6, 2017 8 Comments

Updated on Thursday Which soil should use to raise the lawn before putting on new sod

Posted by stcc80 on Wednesday 7 Comments

Updated on Thursday vegetables not growing in new raised beds!

Posted by John (zone 5b, Ontario) June 28, 2017 31 Comments

Updated on Thursday Ivan Ovsinsky 'A new system of agriculture' 1900

Posted by valerie_ru(Russia) March 4, 2009 22 Comments

Updated on Wednesday killing ivy and blackberry organically

Posted by xr200 May 31, 2009 14 Comments

Updated on Wednesday Why pine bark for containers ?

Posted by ahappy camper zone10(10) April 23, 2017 13 Comments

Updated on Wednesday Be careful with Compost?

Posted by rouge21_gw(5 (but I am betting 6 with climate change)(Ontario)) June 28, 2017 14 Comments

Updated on Tuesday Need Help with my compost!

Posted by elizkempski June 27, 2017 10 Comments

Updated on Monday How to best create a soil for palms in a raised bed inground

Posted by poaky1(zone 6 SW Pa) June 24, 2017 11 Comments

Updated on Monday Composting in a tumbler

Posted by ssdarb May 25, 2017 30 Comments

Updated on Monday What are these small red worm shaped things in compost bin.

Posted by Ariel(Zone 7 (Queens - NYC)) June 7, 2017 19 Comments

Updated last Saturday Oyster Shell Grit as Chicken Grit in als 1:1:1 mix

Posted by rnlabarnes36 June 30, 2017 1 Comment

Updated June 30, 2017 sand

Posted by William Cohen June 29, 2017 3 Comments

Updated June 29, 2017 Could any of these "Very High" levels be contributing to chlorosis?

Posted by lyannastark9b(9b) June 28, 2017 10 Comments

Updated June 28, 2017 Mulch Ingredient Question

Posted by Pecci June 26, 2017 10 Comments

Updated June 28, 2017 Composting and a Chipper!?

Posted by mrlupin June 14, 2017 23 Comments

Soil ecology in clay animation!

Posted by theparsley(7b Philly, yo) June 28, 2017

Updated June 27, 2017 Double Check my 1-1-1 mix

Posted by Nicholas Jaquez June 25, 2017 8 Comments

Updated June 26, 2017 Corn growing too tall??!!??

Posted by mrlupin June 22, 2017 9 Comments

Updated June 26, 2017 Shredded/chipped Chinese privet hedge for mulch/compost?

Posted by dirt_tracker(8A/B-AL) June 24, 2017 4 Comments

Updated June 25, 2017 Can I plant Baby's Breath and Hydrangea in clay?

Posted by stp4779 June 18, 2017 5 Comments

Updated June 24, 2017 The dark side of soil improvement (trigger warning: urine)

Posted by rainlessinreno June 12, 2017 16 Comments

Updated June 23, 2017 Quantity of soil ammendments as per soil test results?

Posted by sfg_newbie(6) October 28, 2007 11 Comments

Jun	JUL	Aug
	08
2016	2017	2018