There's no denying spring has sprung and the urge to plant something (anything) after the winter is making our fingers dance. So what should we be adding to our soil for a great growing season? Let's ...

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Peat moss has been a great helper for years, especially with seedlings. It's made our potting mixes better able to hold both water and air, so important for confined roots, and it's helped grab onto ...