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Can I use 3 year old potting soil?

Yes, you can use the old soil in your pots, planters and raised beds.

What is the difference between a junction box and a pull box?
What is the difference between a junction box and a pull box?

As a rule of thumb, pull boxes are used when conductors are pulled straight through a box and terminated down-stream. On the other hand, junction...

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Can I use 6 month old gas in my mower?
Can I use 6 month old gas in my mower?

Pure gasoline can stay ok in the tank for as long as 6 months. Gasoline with ethanol goes bad earlier because of ethanol's oxidizing tendency....

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Can I build my own shed?
Can I build my own shed?

Yes, with the right plans you can build your dream shed.

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Yes, you can use the old soil in your pots, planters and raised beds. Just start the season with a special boost that ensures good results. With a couple ingredients, you can transform depleted soil into fertile ground for whatever you want to plant. After a season of growth the soil in this raised bed is a couple inches low. Top it off: If the level of soil has dropped, add fresh planting mix also known as potting mix. Ideally, the soil comes to within an inch or so of the rim of the planter or raised bed. Use a fork or hand tool to blend the new soil into the old soil.

Blend new soil into the old soil.

Gardener's Supply Organic All-Purpose Fertilizer and Container Booster Mix

Recharge it: Measure the square footage of your raised bed or pot to figure out how much of the two "secret ingredients" you need for your bed. Gardener's Supply Organic Fertilizer: Use 1/4 cup per square foot. Slow-release, granular organic fertilizers give plants balanced nutrients for vigorous root growth and improved water penetration all season long. Booster Mix: Use 3 cups per square foot. This is the secret sauce! This potent, all-organic formula includes a complete diet of nutrients and trace elements to keep plants lush and healthy: concentrated plant and manure compost, washed granite, black rock phosphate, and other natural ingredients.

Fertilizer and booster mix sprinkled on the soil surface.

Sprinkle the granular fertilizer and booster mix onto the soil surface. Use a hoe or cultivating tool to incorporate the ingredients into the top few inches of soil. Plant, feed and repeat! Now sow seeds or plant transplants into your raised bed, and then stand back. Great results are sure to follow. During the season, keep your plants happy by feeding them regularly.

Does a shed add property value?
Does a shed add property value?

A shed can even help to increase your asking price when you decide it's time to sell. In fact, some professionals estimate that a new shed could...

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How much does it cost to insulate and drywall a shed?
How much does it cost to insulate and drywall a shed?

The average cost per square foot is between $0.30 to $1.50. So, for a 500-square-foot area, your estimate will vary between $150 to $700 if you do...

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Are shed plans easy to follow?
Are shed plans easy to follow?

These are! They guide you every step of the way to complete your dream shed.

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How can I soundproof my shed cheap?
How can I soundproof my shed cheap?

To do this is very easy. Take your rolls of insulation and tack it to the pre-existing wall. Next, use plasterboard and screw it to the beams of...

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Is a 10x12 shed big enough?
Is a 10x12 shed big enough?

A 10×12 shed is a medium storage shed and is ideal for a whole range of uses. Even if you have a smaller backyard, this particular type of shed...

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Can I build my own shed?
Can I build my own shed?

Yes, with the right plans you can build your dream shed.

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Why are metal sheds cheaper?
Why are metal sheds cheaper?

There are a couple of reasons for this lower cost. First, metal sheds can be created using fewer materials overall as compared to wood, which will...

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Are shed plans easy to follow?
Are shed plans easy to follow?

These are! They guide you every step of the way to complete your dream shed.

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Why doesn t america build brick houses?
Why doesn t america build brick houses?

The shift away from structural brick began after World War II. Mid-century consumers wanted suburban homes that looked distinct from their urban...

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