Healthy soil

Your plants will be healthier, more robust and easier to care for if you build healthy soil.

Soil is the lifeblood of our planet and we need to keep it healthy and fertile. Learn more about soil conservation.

In the world of gardening and agriculture, soil health is paramount. Good soil is the foundation for healthy plants and a thriving ecosystem. Enter compost – a natural, nutrient-rich soil enhancer. Dive deep into how composting nurtures the earth and plants, bringing life and vigor to gardens everywhere. 1. The Basics of Soil Health Soil health is the measure of how well soil does what it's supposed to do. Healthy soil will support plant growth without disease, filter and store water, cyc...

Cool infographic about healthy soil.

Here are the five components of a healthy soil. Knowing what healthy soil is made of and applying that knowledge will significantly impact the success of our garden and help you troubleshoot any potential problems in the future. The first step, is to determine which type of soil you are working with. Your soil composition is mainly determined by the particle sizes within your soil. The three particle sizes are sand, silt and clay. Sand particles are smaller than gravel, being 0.05-2mm in…

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If your garden doesn't seem the same lately, your soil might be suffering. Here's how to give it a kick-start.

Amendments to add to clay soil to make it easier to plant in, and a why tilling this type of soil is a no-no.

Soil can be friend or foe to your lawn, either encouraging or hampering grass health. You can do everything right at the surface—watering, mowing, fertilizing—but the soil underneath could be thwarting your efforts. Fall is a good time to learn more about your yard’s soil and how it may be affecting your lawn’s health.