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I bought a large bag of Diatomaceous Earth for various chicken uses, and I'm wondering if anyone has any tips about how to apply to the garden for pest control. I have something eating all the leaves on my pumpkin, squash and zuchinni. Possibly aphids? Somebody today told me snails or slugs...

I have a tree in my backyard that I like. I'm not sure exactly what kind it is, but I think they are supposed to produce a small plum. This tree creates really pretty, pink blossoms in the spring. I need help identifying the tree, and diagnosing a discoloration problem. Some of the leaves...

Another strange question... Has anyone had any experience using some kind of grinder, preferably hand operated, to break down organic material before composting or using for mulch? It seems like having smaller particles would speed up the composting, but maybe I'm missing the mark?

I bought some top soil this year thinking if I added some fertilizer to it, it would be fine. It seems to be pretty low quality though. There are a lot of gravely type particles, and when I water, the finer material just washed away, it seems. Because my garden is already planted (poorly, I...