Helping You Become a More Successful Gardener

Basics

		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.