Soil, Fixes & Fertilizers

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

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

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

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

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

Get great results with your veggies and herbs by choosing the best soil for raised garden beds.

By Teo Spengler

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

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

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

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

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

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

Build 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

Learn 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

It?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