Soil, Fixes & Fertilizers
Knowing how soil affects plant growth is important to growing a successful garden. Healthy soil means healthy plants. That said, it helps to learn about the different types of soil textures and how each can affect the garden. In addition, knowing about the various types of fertilizers for soil enhancement can help you learn how to improve soil health for growing healthy, happy plants. In the pages that follow, you will find numerous types of fertilizers to improve soil health and everything you need to know about the different types of soil.
Soil, Fixes & Fertilizers
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Long Lasting Fertilizer: When To Use A Slow Release Fertilizer
Different plants and different soil types have different nutrient needs. Fertilizers can provide these nutrients immediately or slowly over time. This article will address the latter, and explain the benefits of using slow release fertilizers.
By Darcy Larum
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What Is Soil Conditioner: Using Soil Conditioner In The Garden
Bad soil can restrict the water and nutrient uptake of plants, and restrict the root development. Fortunately, soil conditioners can help. What is soil conditioner? This article will answer that question and explain how to use soil conditioner in the garden.
By Darcy Larum
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Feeding Seedlings: Should I Fertilize Seedlings
Fertilizing is a necessary aspect of gardening. Often, plants can?t get all the nutrients they need from garden soil alone, so they need a boost from extra soil amendments. So what about seedlings? Learn the rules of fertilizing young plants in this article.
By Liz Baessler
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Sphagnum Moss Vs. Sphagnum Peat Moss: Are Sphagnum Moss And Peat Moss The Same
Most plant owners have dealt will sphagnum moss at some point. You may also have wondered at some tine if sphagnum moss and peat moss the same. Click this article to learn the difference between sphagnum moss and sphagnum peat.
By Darcy Larum
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Checking Soil Drainage: Tips For Making Sure Soil Drains Well
When you read a plant tag or seed packet, you might see instructions to plant in "well-drained soil." But how do you know if your soil is well-drained? Find out about checking soil drainage and correcting problems in this article.
By Jackie Carroll
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Is Pickle Juice Good For Plants: Using Leftover Pickle Juice In Gardens
There are many remedies for improving the acidity of the soil. One such idea is pouring pickle juice on plants. Yes, it sounds a bit wild. The question being, is pickle juice good for plants? This article provides the answer.
By Amy Grant
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Retaining Soil Moisture: What To Do When Soil Dries Out Too Fast In The Garden
Many of us with dry, sandy soil know the frustration of watering thoroughly in the morning, only to find our plants wilting by the afternoon. Click the article that follows to learn more about retaining moisture in the soil.
By Darcy Larum
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What Is The Best Soil For Raised Garden Beds
It takes planning and hard work to put together a good raised-bed system. You'll want to optimize your rewards by using the best and most appropriate raised bed soil mix. Click here for information about the best soil type for raised beds.
By Teo Spengler
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Garden Soil Preparation: Tips For Improving Garden Soil
Poor soil grows poor plants. Unless you have a garden full of black gold, you need to know how to improve the soil. Whether it's nutrient deficient, compacted, heavy clay, or any other issue, here's some soil amendment info to get you started.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Too Much Fertilizer On Plants: Managing Fertilizer Burn In Gardens
When it comes to fertilizing, we often fall into bad habits. Over fertilization in the garden often results in fertilizer burn of plants. Read this article to learn what can be done about it.
By Kristi Waterworth
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Types Of Leaching: Info On Leaching Garden Plants And Soil
What is leaching? This is a commonly asked question. Read this article to learn more about the types of leaching in plants and soil. Click here to get this important information and learn how to distinguish between them.
By Anne Baley
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What Is Molybdenum: Information On Molybdenum Sources For Plants
Molybdenum is a trace mineral important for plants and animals. Plants can tolerate very high levels of molybdenum but do poorly with little to none of the element. Learn more here.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Fertilizing With Alfalfa Meal: How To Use Alfalfa Meal In The Garden
If you've ever been around horses, you'll know they love alfalfa meal as a tasty treat. Organic gardeners know it for another reason: it's a great natural fertilizing agent for blooming plants. Get more info here.
By Anne Baley
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Soil Health Information: What Are Macro and Micro Elements In Plants
Macro and micro elements in plants are essential to healthy growth. They are found naturally in soil, but get depleted. That?s where fertilizer comes in. Read this article to learn more about common soil nutrients. Click here.
By Liz Baessler
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Mason Jar Soil Test - Tips For Taking A Soil Texture Jar Test
A little basic info about the texture of your garden soil can help you determine how the soil absorbs water and if it needs some amending. This article has information on using a DIY jar test to measure soil texture in your garden.
By Mary H. Dyer
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What Is Biochar: Information On Biochar Use In Gardens
Biochar is a unique environmental approach to fertilizing. Primary biochar benefits are its potential to combat climate change by removing harmful carbon from the atmosphere. So what is biochar? Learn more about biochar and its benefits in this article.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Sustainable Gardening Tips – Building A Sustainable Garden Soil
Building healthy soil is not only good for plants but can provide other benefits. Learn how to develop soil for sustainable gardens here.
By Bonnie L. Grant