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Is thatch good for your lawn?
Your neighbors or maybe you yourself are in the habit of dethatching every spring. But is thatch really a problem? How much is too much? Should I be de-thatching every year? Well… it depends! Thatch is good for your lawn up to 1/2” thick. The layer of dead organic...
Caring for your new sod lawn
Caring for a new sod lawn is all about ample watering, and limited traffic. Water like a maniac for the first two weeks. Use a watering timer. Wait 2 weeks before mowing. Install the same day it's delivered, re-schedule the delivery if you're not ready. Don't walk on...
Should I cover compost? Composting for beginners
Composting should be covered to retain moisture and keep in heat. Heat and moisture speed the reproduction of microorganisms which breaks down the organic matter faster. Too much water can create anaerobic conditions which slows composting. Covering prevents this by...
Should you cut yellow leaves off Orchids?
It depends on the cause of the yellowing. Orchids, will shed older leaves naturally, and they yellow before they’re dropped. The orchid will naturally seal the point where the leaf falls off, preventing an entry point for an infection. If you cut the yellow leaf...
How to Prevent Mold on Microgreens
One of the first and more annoying problems you'll probably run into as you grow microgreens is mold. You can treat mold, but preventing it in the first place is even better. Microgreens go moldy because you’re created an environment perfect for fungus and other...
Sod vs seed for patching a lawn
What is sodding? Sodding is a method of transplanting mature grass. The grass is grown to full size, and harvested into rolls that can be laid down on your yard. The grass comes rooted into a layer of soil. The roots quickly recover and extend down, anchoring your...
Can you reuse microgreen soil?
If you're interested in Zero Waste growing, or sustainability, you've probably wondered if you could re-use microgreen soil. It seems like a waste to just use things once, but what can be done? Re-using soil can work if you do it properly. Reusing soil without...
How do you remove mold from microgreens?
Ideally you prevent it in the first place. But if you have mold, you can remove it with a few methods. If you’re growing a small amount of microgreens, you can remove moldy bits, like shed seed hulls. You can spray with a hydrogen peroxide, peracetic acid, or dilute...
14 Tips for Watering your Lawn
Watering your lawn seems simple, but there are a lot of ways you can maximize the benefits. These are my favourite tips and tricks for getting the healthiest lawn with the least water. Let me know if you have anything to add! Aerate To make sure that you're not...
How do you thicken thin grass?
How do you thicken thin grass? To start off, I'm not going to make any assumptions so this article can cover as many causes of "thin lawn" as possible. There are a lot of things that can go wrong with a lawn, luckily, you can fix most of them yourself. How much should...
I’m Alex Lafreniere. I learned a lot about plants when I built and operated a landscaping company. I learned even more when I started growing and selling Microgreens. But, learning is a journey, not a goal. Ever since travelling across the world, I’ve wanted to find ways to bring more delicious and exotic plants into my life. This is the site where I share everything I’ve learned with you. And maybe we’ll learn a thing or two together.
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