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Gardening & Plant Care
The Best Time to Add Soil Biology?
Maintain healthier soil and plants by continually adding live compost and beneficial microbes, filtering out chemicals, and avoiding synthetic fertilizers year-round.
The Secret to Organic Gardening
Discover the secrets to successful organic gardening by nurturing soil biology, balancing trace minerals, and improving soil structure. Learn how to support plant growth naturally and sustainably by treating soil as a living system with compost, mulch, and natural amendments. Avoid synthetic chemicals to protect the invisible army of microbes, earthworms, and fungi essential for healthy soil and thriving plants.
Coastal Oaks and Sycamores Part 2
Andy Lopez shares methods to care for trees during drought by installing a drip system, setting up deep watering, and using organic soil biology to nourish roots. He advises against overhead sprinklers, suggests creating "tree vents" for improved water absorption, and recommends natural fertilizers to boost soil health.
Care of Coastal Oaks and Sycamores Part 1
Andy Lopez explains the common causes of tree death due to drought, overwatering, lack of nutrients, and human impact. He discusses how improper watering habits, nutrient deficiencies, and environmental stressors weaken trees, leaving them susceptible to damage.
The True Cause of Sooty Mold
Discover the root cause of sooty mold on plants: nutrient deficiencies make plants vulnerable to pests like ants and aphids, which leave behind a sugary residue that feeds mold. Learn how improving soil health with essential trace minerals and natural treatments can protect your plants from pests and disease long-term, eliminating the need for endless spraying.
Secrets of the Soil, Revealed
Learn about the crucial role of soil health and its impact on all living things. Discover how climate change and human practices have led to soil degradation, and how restoring soil biology with trace minerals and microbes is key to healing plants, trees, and ecosystems.
How to Protect your Soil, your Trees, your Garden from the Damages of Wind and Fire
Learn how to protect your soil and plants from stress caused by fires and winds. Discover water conservation tips, the importance of maintaining soil biology with organic fertilizers, and how to replenish soil with rock dust and microbes. Avoid overwatering, choose below-ground drip systems, and avoid chemicals to keep your garden and trees healthy.
The Invisible Army of the Soil
Discover the importance of soil biology and how human practices are degrading the earth's health. Learn how healthy, living soil impacts food quality and global health, and explore organic methods to revive soil biology and improve the environment. Start restoring the earth today with sustainable, chemical-free practices.
Psyllids, Citrus, Soil and Garlic
Andy answers a question! Learn how to organically treat psyllid insects on lemon trees by improving soil health with live compost, organic fertilizers, and garlic spray while avoiding chemical fertilizers for long-term pest resistance.
Pesticides and Soil Health
Discover the critical importance of soil health and how chemical pest control can harm soil biology, affecting the entire ecosystem. Learn organic methods to heal and maintain your soil for a healthier environment
How to Make Soil Function Again - The Invisible Gardener
Struggling with whiteflies, ants, or peach leaf curl on your property? Learn why these issues might stem from soil health and how you can restore balance. In our latest article, we explore the crucial role of soil biology in controlling pests and diseases. Discover long-term solutions for revitalizing your soil, from foliar spraying to compost tea, and understand why patience and commitment are key to maintaining healthy plants.
Got Weeds? - Talks with The Invisible Gardener
Uncover the truth about 'weeds' and their essential role in soil health in our latest article. Contrary to popular belief, weeds are not just unwanted plants—they're vital indicators of soil deficiencies and play a crucial role in recycling minerals back into the soil. Learn how to harness the power of soil biology to create a thriving, nutrient-rich environment for your plants. Explore the benefits of organic practices, composting, and even starting a worm farm to rejuvenate your soil naturally. Say goodbye to chemical fertilizers and embrace a healthier, more sustainable approach to gardening.
A Quick Course in Proper Watering - The Invisible Gardener
Learn how overwatering and chemical use can harm soil health and damage your plants and trees. Discover effective watering techniques, the importance of nurturing soil biology, and organic methods to promote a thriving, sustainable landscape. Transform your garden by understanding and caring for the soil beneath your feet.
How to Protect Your Soil, your Trees, Your Garden - Talks with The Invisible Gardener
Discover essential steps to maintain healthy soil and thriving plants amidst environmental challenges like fires, wind, and chemical exposure. Learn effective water management, the importance of soil biology, and the benefits of organic practices.
Controlling Pests & Diseases - Talks with the Invisible Gardener
Discover how to address plant pests and diseases caused by mineral deficiencies and soil issues. Learn effective strategies for using organic fertilizers, compost, and trace minerals to enhance soil health, prevent pest infestations, and promote strong, resilient plants.
Roly Poly - Talks with the Invisible Gardener
Learn about the role of roly-polies (pill bugs) in soil health and composting, and discover effective short-term and long-term solutions for managing their populations. Understand how these beneficial creatures break down organic matter and contribute to soil biology, while addressing infestations and improving plant health with natural treatments.
Got Snails? - Invisible Gardener Weekly Column
Discover how to control snails organically with effective strategies that focus on soil health and natural solutions. Learn about the importance of eliminating chemical use, using compost and mulch, and employing caffeine-based treatments to manage snail populations while promoting a balanced ecosystem.
Got Ants? - Invisible Gardener Weekly Column
Welcome to the first edition of the All Things Malibu Invisible Gardener column with Andy Lopez! This week, Andy shares expert tips on organic ant control, from sealing entry points and keeping your kitchen clean to addressing soil health and long-term solutions. Discover how to manage ants naturally and improve your garden's health with practical advice and sustainable practices.
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