Soils of Alabama
Soils in this area were formed mainly in residuum weathered from limestones. Soils of the Tennessee and Coosa river valleys were weathered from pure limestones and are mainly red clayey soils with silt loam surface textures. Decatur and Dewey ... [... more]
Alabama Cooperative Extension System |
FOREST SOILS AND SITE INDEX
Soil quality is the most important factor in forest management decisions. Soils will determine which tree species yields the greatest timber volume, the time to harvest, and ultimately, the investment a landowner must make to yield an acceptable ... [... more]
NC State University Coop Extension |
Managing Compacted And Heavy Soils
Soils that are compacted or high in clay resist root, water, and air penetration and can seriously hinder plant growth. Compacted soils are very dense and lacking in pore space, which lessens water holding capacity and rooting area. Soils high in ... [... more]
Virginia Tech Extension |
Managing Sodic Soils
Sodic soils tend to develop poor structure and drainage over time because sodium ions on clay particles cause the soil particles to deflocculate, or disperse. Sodic soils are hard and cloddy when dry and tend to crust. Sodic soils respond to ... [... more]
Colorado State University Extension |
Landscaping on Expansive Soils
Expansive soils are found throughout Colorado. Growing plants near buildings on expansive soils can cause structural damage. Plant flowers and shrubs at least 5 feet from the foundation. Plant trees at least 15 feet away. Maintain good drainage ... [... more]
Colorado State University Extension |
Luster Leaf Rapitest Mini Soil Moisture Meter #1810
 Features: Luster Leaf #1810 Mini Moisture Tester LUSTER LEAF INC Poor Quality; Inaccurate readings: I have purchased two of these meters and they both broke after using them a few times. I am using them on trees with mulch around them and you can barely [... more]
$8.95
Amazon.com |
SCHULTZ COMPANY 20725 GARDEN SOIL FOR FLOWERS & ...
Features: SCHULTZ GARDEN SOIL FOR FLOWERS AND VEGETABLES 0.05-0.10-0.05, 20 lbs., 1 cu. ft. Blend of sphagnum peat moss and composted forest products instantly improves all soils Contains Schultz time-release plant food ("MultiCote") that feeds [... more]
$5.49
Amazon.com |
Scotts Organic #74051300 MG CUFT MoiCNTRL PotMix
Features: Takes the guess work out of watering. Exclusive aquacoir formula holds 33% more water than ordinary soils. Protects against over and under watering. Contains miracle-gro continuous release plant food to feed up to 3 months. Binding: Misc. EAN: [... more]
$13.79
Amazon.com |
202-78 HORTC PEATMOSS 8QT/6
Features: Provides natural organic matter to improve soil quality and texture. Also increases soils water holding capacity. Create custom mixes with other schultz products. Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss. Dimensions (L x W x H):16 x 13 x 13 EAN: 00728457010 [... more]
$5.59
Amazon.com |
Scotts Company Soils Miracle Gro Perlite 8 Quart Pack Of ...
Features: Perlite improves aeration and drainage while promoting root development. It is a soil conditioner that helps prevent soil compaction in containers, which impedes root It can be used with scotts sphagnum peat moss to create premium soil. Use [... more]
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Scotts Company Soils Miracle Gro Seed Starting Mix 8 ...
Features: Lightweight mix of sphagnum peat moss and perlite. Ideal for germinating seeds and rooting leaf, stem and root cuttings. Enriched with miracle-gro plant food to help build strong roots. Sphagnum Peat Moss, Composted Bark, Perlite, Ammonium [... more]
Amazon.com |
Clay Soils - Settlement - Water Injection Pipe
Clay Soils - Settlement - Water Injection Pipe By Tim Carter DEAR TIM: I recently started a room addition project that has a crawl space. My builder insisted on installing a drain tile pipe on top of the foundation footer. Since there is no ... [... more]
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