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2. Contained earth - Wikipedia

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   Contained earth (CE) is a structurally designed natural building material that combines containment, inexpensive reinforcement, and strongly cohesive earthen walls.CE is earthbag construction that can be calibrated for several seismic risk levels based on building soil strength and plan standards for adequate bracing.

3. Topsoil - Wikipedia

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   Topsoil is composed of mineral particles and organic matter and usually extends to a depth of 5-10 inches (13–25 cm). Together these make a substrate capable of holding water and air which encourages biological activity.

4. John Innes compost - Wikipedia

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   John Innes compost is a set of four soil-based formulae for growing media, developed at the former John Innes Horticultural Institution (JIHI), now the John Innes Centre, in the 1930s and released into the public domain. The formulae contain loam, peat, sand, and fertiliser in varying ratios for specific purposes. These composts are used to ...

5. Prevent Thrips on Plants Naturally with These 10 Must-Know Tips

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   Scrape away the top layer of soil around potted plants and prune away and destroy heavily infested leaves. Release predatory insects like lacewings or ladybugs on outdoor or greenhouse plants ...

6. Earthbag construction - Wikipedia

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   Bags can either be pre-filled with material and hoisted up, or bags or tubes are filled in place. The weight of the earthen fill locks the bag in place on the barbed wire below. A light tamping of the bags or tubes consolidates the moist clay-containing fill and creates interlocking bags or tubes anchored on the barbed wire.

7. How to Regrow Carrots from the Tops in 5 Simple Steps - AOL

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   Then, plant the carrot tops in the soil so the carrot shoulders and greens are just above the soil line. Water well and position the growing containers in a sunny window or under a grow light .