Landscaping with Mulch
Neatly mulched beds improve the appearance of any landscape. But beyond its appearance, a layer of mulch provides many other benefits. Mulch protects the plants' root systems and can add much-needed nutrients to the soil. Mulch slows the erosion ... [... more]
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How to Dig a Better Hole
Take care to support the weight of the plant by the root ball, not the trunk. When you think about it, digging is required for almost all planting and hardscape projects. The hole can be critical to success. Make sure you dig it properly. Lowe's ... [... more]
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Guide to Fertilizer
Three of the elements necessary for lawn and plant growth are oxygen, hydrogen and carbon. They are available from the environment. Plants also need nutrients that are not as readily available. Nutrients don't stay long in the soil and have to be ... [... more]
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How to Select Garden Tools and Supplies
Garden tools have evolved a lot over the years, from the digging sticks of antiquity to today's highly specialized tools. Every season brings new garden gadgets and buying them can become addictive. Before you buy the latest and greatest garden ... [... more]
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Turn a Yellow Lawn to Green
Yellow areas in your lawn can have many causes. Whatever the reason, they're unsightly at best and could be signs of bigger problems. The good news is that in most cases these ugly spots can be easily remedied or repaired. Lowe's is happy to ... [... more]
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The Scoop on Soil
Everything a plant needs is in the soil. The key to supplying nutrients, air, and water to plants is quality soil. Whether you already have it in your garden or have to buy it in a bag, it helps to know your dirt. Lowe's is happy to provide this ... [... more]
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Build a Compost Sifter
A compost sifter yields nutrient-rich material quickly and easily. Home composters know the many benefits of composting. They also know that not all of the material in the pile decomposes at the same rate. The fine, rich material, which is ready ... [... more]
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Green Manure
If plants' nutritional requirements are not met, they can’t reach their full potential. In the worst case, they may die. As plants use nutrients in the soil, the nutrients need to be replenished. That’s why we fertilize. Using commercial ... [... more]
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Soil Solarization
Soil solarization gets rid of fungi and soil-borne plant diseases. Suppressing or eliminating weeds is a never-ending task for gardeners. Digging them up, spraying herbicides and applying thick layers of mulch are common remedies. Digging is okay ... [... more]
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Testing and Improving Your Soil
The best lawns and gardens have one thing in common — good soil. How much do you know about the quality of the soil in your yard or garden? A soil test allows you to choose plants wisely. You can also make changes to your soil so that the plants ... [... more]
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