What Dusty, Dry Soil Is Really Telling You About Your Garden’s Health

Crack open the surface of your garden soil and pay attention to what shows up. That dusty, dry texture doesn’t just sit there ...

Start the growing season with soil improvement

Kick off planting in your garden this spring by adding organic matter and making sure the soil has the right texture for ...

These Early Spring Soil Clues Mean Your Garden Still Isn’t Ready for Planting

Warm, workable soil is key to a successful spring garden. Use these simple tests to know when conditions are right to plant ...

How to Improve Soil Using Kitchen Waste

Healthy soil builds the foundation of every thriving garden, yet most households toss away powerful soil boosters every ...
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In the Garden: Understanding soil texture: A key to successful gardening

Have you ever watered your garden and noticed the water takes a long time to drain or percolate through the soil? You might want to investigate your soil texture. Anthony Simerlink is a University of ...
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Soil Engineering: The Relationship Between Soil Texture And Function

Take a look out at this landscape. What do you notice? Credit: Shutterstock Take a walk outside. Get some fresh air. What do you notice around you? Buildings, trees, and the sky may be on your list, ...
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The Best Soil for Succulents: Nutrients, Drainage, and Texture

Katherine Gallagher is a writer and sustainability expert. She holds a B.A. in English Literature from Chapman University and a Sustainable Tourism certificate from the GSTC. Succulents may be one of ...