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Percolating Soil (a Test for Good Drainage)

There’s more to healthy soil than having the proper nutrients. Texture and drainage play important roles in having a thriving garden, too. Learn how to perform an easy percolation test to check how fast (or slow) your soil drains, as well as how to fix potential problems.

 

Soil pH – What Does it Mean?

pH is important to gardeners because it affects everything they work with: soil, water and plants. But what does “pH” mean and how does it work? Read on to find out!

 

Soil Types: The Basics

Discover the three mineral components of soil and how all are present in loamy soils.

 

Soil (You will be Tested on This…)

Healthy soil means a healthy garden (and harvest). But you don’t need laboratory help to determine your soil’s quality. Many garden centers and nurseries sell do-it-yourself soil test kits. Learn why testing is so important, as well tips on how to properly perform a soil test at home.

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