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.
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Is Pickle Juice Good For Plants: Using Leftover Pickle Juice In GardensThere 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 GardenMany 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 BedsGet great results with your veggies and herbs by choosing the best soil for raised garden beds.
By Teo Spengler
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Information About Aluminum In Garden SoilAluminum is the most abundant metal in the earth's crust, but it isn't an essential element for either plants or humans. Read this article to find out about aluminum and soil pH, and the symptoms of toxic aluminum levels.
By Jackie Carroll
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Too Much Fertilizer On Plants: Managing Fertilizer Burn In GardensWhen 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 SoilWhat 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 PlantsMolybdenum 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 GardenIf 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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Mason Jar Soil Test - Tips For Taking A Soil Texture Jar TestA 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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Sustainable Gardening Tips – Building A Sustainable Garden SoilBuild healthy soil to enhance your sustainable garden while reaping the rewards of more abundant crops and a more eco-friendly environment.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Adding Worms To A Compost Pile - How To Attract EarthwormsLearn how to attract earthworms for optimum plant health and porosity. This article provides tips and information on attracting worms to the garden and the benefits they offer.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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What Is Chalky Soil: Tips For Improving Chalky SoilIt?s common to hear reference to alkaline/acidic or sandy/loamy/clay when soil types are being explained. These may be categorized even further with terms like lime or chalky soil. Lime soils are pretty common, but what is chalky soil? Find out here.
By Darcy Larum
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Understanding Nitrogen Requirements For PlantsUnderstanding nitrogen requirements for plants helps gardeners supplement crop needs more effectively. Adequate nitrogen soil content is necessary for healthy plants. Get more info in this article.
By Nikki Tilley
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What Is Vermiculite: Tips On Using Vermiculite Growing Mediumplants require soil aeration, nutrition and water to thrive. If your garden soil is lacking in any of these, there is something that you can add to improve soil structure - vermiculite. What is vermiculite and how is using vermiculite beneficial? Click here for more info.
By Amy Grant
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Using Fish Emulsion: Learn How And When To Use Fish Emulsion FertilizerPlants need light, water, and good soil to thrive, but they also benefit from the addition of fertilizer, especially organic. There are several organic fertilizers available – one type being fish fertilizer for plants. To learn more about fish emulsion, click the following article.
By Amy Grant
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Organic Coltsfoot Fertilizer: How To Make Coltsfoot FertilizerUsing coltsfoot leaves for fertilizer imparts healthful benefits to our green friends when applied as a tea or even as compost. Learn how to make coltsfoot fertilizer as part of your organic garden care ritual. This article will get you started.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Fish Emulsion Fertilizer - Tips For Using Fish Emulsion On PlantsFish emulsion benefits to plants and ease of use make this an exceptional fertilizer in the garden, especially when making your own. For more information on making and using fish emulsion, this article will help.
By Susan Patterson

