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Helping You Become a More Successful Gardener

Improving Soil

  • Amending Garden Soils

    Soil needs to be pampered before you plant your fall garden. Learn how to care for your soil, as well as what amendments to use.

  • Amendments to Your Soil Constitution

    Amending your garden soil requires some digging, but it’s a worthwhile (and necessary) task to ensure a healthy garden and harvest. Here are the easy step-by-step instructions to incorporating fertilizers and amendments into your soil.

  • The Scoop on Packaged Potting Mixes

    If your containerized plants have been looking a little peaked, don’t blame yourself – it may be the potting soil they’re growing in. While store-bought mixes are great for many plants, some require a little amending so your potted beauties can take up all the nutrients they need to thrive.

  • 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.

  • Quick and Easy Compost

    Learn how to make compost in much less time than with traditional methods.

  • Don’t Guess, Soil Test

    A soil sample analysis is your gardening road map to maximum plant growth. Learn how to collect and submit a soil sample.