Garden Myth Legend: Eggshells = Instant Calcium Boost The Myth: “Toss crushed eggshells into your garden and you’ll instantly add calcium to your soil—preventing blossom end rot and boosting plant health.” The Truth (a.k.a. Why this is Misinformation): Eggshells do...
Pine Needles and Soil Acidity: A Colorado Garden Myth Worth Busting Conifer needles don't acidify your soil — but here's what actually keeps plants from growing under your pines, spruces, and firs. If you garden in Colorado, you've probably heard this one: pine,...
Myth: You should put rocks or gravel in the bottom of containers to improve drainage. Reality: Research shows this actually creates a perched water table, keeping water higher in the soil column and leading to soggier roots, not better drainage. It also takes up...