Soil Fertilizer

To make soil for garden beds, blend topsoil, compost, and aeration materials like perlite or coarse sand in a loose, well-draining mix.

A gopher-proof garden bed starts with wire mesh under the soil, tight seams, and regular checks for fresh tunnels.

A garden compost bin comes together with a sturdy frame, good airflow, and the right mix of yard and kitchen scraps.

To break up clay garden soil, mix in rich organic matter, avoid working it wet, and keep the surface mulched and planted.

To break up dirt clods in garden beds, moisten the soil, let it drain, then loosen gently with a fork or tiller and mix in organic matter.

To break up soil for garden beds, loosen moist ground 6–12 inches deep and mix in rich organic matter instead of grinding it with a tiller.

To attract pheasants to your garden, mix dense cover, safe feeding spots, quiet corners, and year-round food and water.

Feed a flower garden by spreading balanced fertilizer on moist soil around plants, then watering gently to move nutrients into the root zone.

To apply topsoil to a garden, spread 2–3 inches over the bed, mix it into the top 6 inches, then water gently so the soil settles.

To apply mulch to a garden, clear weeds, water the soil, then spread 2–4 inches of mulch evenly while keeping stems and trunks uncovered.