Soil
Without the proper soil, most plants will struggle or even die. Learn how to test and amend your soil. Create your own nutrient filled compost.
Start Your Own Compost
Compost is one of the easiest (and cheapest!) ways to amend your soil. Simply put, compost is organic matter decayed by the sun and soil microorganisms. This material can be used to improve soil structure, add nutrients, promote healthy soil microorganisms, assist in soil temperature regulation, and improve soil pH.
Compost is one of the easiest (and cheapest!) ways to amend your soil. Simply put, compost is organic matter decayed by the sun and soil microorganisms. This material can be used to improve soil structure, add nutrients, promote healthy soil microorganisms, assist in soil temperature regulation, and improve soil pH.
Calculating How Much Amendments or Mulch You Needs
Would you like to add amendments or mulch to the soil for your trees and shrubs, but don't know how much you should buy? Our Gardening Guide, Marie Iannotti, shows you how to calculate how much you will need.
Would you like to add amendments or mulch to the soil for your trees and shrubs, but don't know how much you should buy? Our Gardening Guide, Marie Iannotti, shows you how to calculate how much you will need.
The Dirt on Soil
A fabulous article from Marie Iannotti that explains what you need to know about your soil.
A fabulous article from Marie Iannotti that explains what you need to know about your soil.
Four Easy Do-It-Yourself Soil Tests
Colleen Vanderlinden, About.com's Guide to Organic Gardening, explains four simple tests you can perform on your soil to assess soil composition, drainage, biological activity, and soil acidity.
Colleen Vanderlinden, About.com's Guide to Organic Gardening, explains four simple tests you can perform on your soil to assess soil composition, drainage, biological activity, and soil acidity.
Find Your Local Extension Service Office
The Cooperative Extension Service is a wonderful resource for gardeners. They are able to perform detailed soil testing for a reasonable fee. Use this link to locate your nearest office.
The Cooperative Extension Service is a wonderful resource for gardeners. They are able to perform detailed soil testing for a reasonable fee. Use this link to locate your nearest office.