earth sciences
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How and When to Add Pumice to Your Soil
When it comes to caring for plants, much of the focus is on making sure they get the right amount of sunlight and water. But even if they are, your plants won’t really thrive unless they’re getting what they need from the soil.
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How to Use Garden Lime (and Why You Need It In the Fall)
When we think about gardening, things like planting, watering, and harvesting usually come to mind first. But in reality, there’s a lot more to it — including what’s going on just below the surface.
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Always Take the Ice Out of the Bag
No matter how prolific your ice-making system, you will, at some point or another, need to grab a bag of ice for a party, meeting, or some other event that requires you serve cold drinks to many people. And, whether you buy the good ice, or the standard cracked stuff, there is one thing you…
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How to Tell When Your Plant Needs Fertiliser and When It’s Too Much
Fertiliser can help promote healthier and stronger plants by giving them a well-balanced level of nutrients, encouraging root strength and longer blooms. The general consensus is that you should fertilize your plants during the growing season, which is early to mid-spring, but in reality it’s not that simple: Each plant has different fertilizing needs, and…