Don't plant grass seed until you've checked your soil temperature — here's how to do it

Avoid testing near pavement, buildings, or other heat sources that create artificial temperature variations. These microclimates don't represent the broader lawn conditions where you'll be planting ...
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How To Make Potting Soil

I love plants and quickly realized that my plants do better when I make my own potting soil. It is part science and part ...