Fall gardening can be an enjoyable time for making your new or existing plants grow. From shrubs, vegetables and or flowers, the combination is limitless. For Starters Decide what you’d like to grow. Choose your location. Layout and plan your garden beds. Grab some basic garden tools. Get some garden soil. Test your soil. Ready […]
Fall Gardening Vegetables for the DMV
Fall gardening is a great time to for planting vegetables. The Fall provides for cooler temperatures and fewer insects and pests. There are a number of vegetables that will thrive in these cooler temperatures. Fall gardening can be a real treat without the bugs and the heat of summer. DMV Planting Guide List of Fall […]
Local Fall Gardening Zone 7
Local fall gardeners need to be familiar with the different U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones. According to the USDA, the DC Metro area occupies Zone 7. About Fall Gardening in Zone 7 The U.S. Department of Agriculture divides the country up into 11 growing zones. Zone 7 is the only continuous zone of […]
Fall Gardening
Fall gardening can provide you with a host of plants, vegetables and flowers. To improve your fall gardening results, it is important to know your growing zone. In the coming weeks, I will provide information on how you can improve your gardening results. These blogs are intended to help you make your garden grow. Introduction […]
Gardener’s Basic Soil Mix
Gardener’s Starter Soil Topsoil We harvest and use local area topsoil, which we screen through our machine. We use this material in our basic garden blend. Compost Our compost is used in conjunction with our screened topsoil. Our compost generally includes vegetable & fruit scraps, weeds, coffee grounds, eggshells, meat, dairy, & grass clippings. Peat Moss Peat moss is […]
Screened Fill Dirt Baltimore, Maryland
Screened fill dirt removes rocks, gravel, and other debris larger than three-quarters of an inch in diameter. During the screening process, the dirt is moved through mesh screens, sifted, and evaluated to ensure the proper consistency. The extra effort involved in creating screened fill dirt makes it more expensive than unscreened, though the higher price […]
What is the Difference Between Topsoil and Fill Dirt?
Soil, often overlooked but undeniably essential, is the foundation for many of our endeavors. Whether you’re nurturing a vibrant garden, embarking on a landscaping project, or constructing a sturdy building, the type of soil you choose can make or break your success. In the world of soil, two main contenders take center stage: topsoil and […]