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Fixing Poor Draining Soil in Kingston’s Heavy Clay Yards

A couple days after a heavy rain you might notice a puddle sitting in the yard that hasn't seemed to move an inch. Your plants are having a hard time laying down roots and beneath the soil looks grey and soggy. These are both tell tale signs of clay. Kingston sits on a wide bed of it and no amount of seed or fertilizer can fix what boils down to a drainage problem. Why Kingston Yards Drain So Poorly Much of the …
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Mulch 101

Six bags, four colours, and two types of bark can leave you wondering if you're buying the right one. Mulch gets treated like a commodity purchase where most people just grab something, dump it in the bed, move on. There's a real difference between the right mulch and just something on the ground, and since you're spending the money either way, you might as well land on the one that actually works for your yard. Here's a breakdown of every …
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Composting 101: How to Start and Maintain a Compost Bin for a Healthier Garden

In the world of gardening, there are few practices more fundamental than composting. This ancient method of recycling organic waste into nutrient-rich soil amendments is a true game-changer for anyone aspiring to cultivate a thriving, sustainable outdoor space. By harnessing the power of decomposition, you can transform food scraps, yard trimmings, and other "waste" into "black gold" that will nourish your plants and improve the overall health of your garden. Still on the fence about starting your own compost bin? Let's …
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