by John Ferguson | Fact and Infosheets
Soil is the outermost layer of our planet that all life depends upon. Five tons of topsoil spread over an acre is as thin as a dime. It takes natural processes at least 500 years to form 1 inch of topsoil. Over 70,000 types of soils have been identified in the United...
by John Ferguson | Fact and Infosheets
In Houston there are many types of mulch available at prices very cheap to over $40 per cubic yard. The real question is why are some of these mulches so cheap? Many vendors cut quality in many ways to reduce price and the customer ends up suffering the consequences...
by John Ferguson | Fact and Infosheets
Saves: Money – Time – Looks Better – Works Better Native Mulches are the highest quality and most beneficial mulch material available and at lower cost than barks or hardwood. Native mulches when composted or aged are even of higher quality. The heat...
by John Ferguson | Fact and Infosheets
Compost is like any other product we buy and use, there is a huge variation in price, quality and value. So how does one determine the value of compost? How does compost compare to other products like fertilizers, seaweed, fish emulsion, humates, beneficial microbes,...
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The Australian Government Analytical Laboratory has found that organically grown vegetables (tomatoes, beans, peppers, and beets) had higher levels of calcium, potassium, magnesium, and zinc than conventional produce. Calcium levels were up to 8 times higher,...
by John Ferguson | Fact and Infosheets
Houston is famous for challenging weather from one or two seasons per year, tropical rain and massive flooding to extended droughts and record heat. Over the last 18-24 months the Houston area has been in a drought and we have experienced some unusual weather patterns...
by John Ferguson | Fact and Infosheets
Most states do not have regulations governing the type or quality of products called “compost.” As a result, many so called compost products range from quite poor to even very bad for plants. These “Killer Composts” are often caused by common...
by John Ferguson | Fact and Infosheets
1) A carbon:nitrogen ratio of C:N = 30:1 is good – Myth. Reality: 20:1 to 30:1 maybe…bio-availability is critical! Issues such as particle size & lignin content are more important factors. Surface phenomenon is also more important. Good compost...
