Do a Soil Test
A soil test has been noted by successful gardeners as the most efficient and money-saving step toward better gardening. A soil test measures levels of nutrients (nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium) in your garden soil that are available to ... [... more] Better Homes and Gardens USA
Fertilizer Basics
Fertilizer is often called plant food -- but it's actually soil food! Fertilizer adds fresh supplies of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium to soil where these naturally occurring nutrients have been depleted. In areas where plants have been ... [... more] Better Homes and Gardens USA
Make Your Own Potting Mixes
Creating a healthy potting mix from scratch is easy and economical. Give your container plants a good start with a healthy soil mix you can make yourself. All potting mixes are not created equal. Your container plantings need soil that holds some ... [... more] Better Homes and Gardens USA
A good way to recycle fallen leaves
The best way to protect the bare soil on your property is to mulch it. A layer of organic material several inches thick buffers the soil against compaction from the harsh effects of heavy rain and baking sun, and helps the soil retain oxygen so ... [... more] Better Homes and Gardens USA
Integrated Plant Nutrient Management in Sub-Saharan Africa Soil degradation and nutrient depletion have become serious threats to agricultural productivity in Africa. Soils cannot supply the quantities of nutrients required and yield levels decline rapidly once cropping commences. [... more]
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Soil Amendments & Nutrients
What to add to your soil to make it better and more productive. All gardens benefit from regular additions of soil amendments. Apply amendments individually or in combination each season and whenever you plant. Spread compost, manure, and peat ... [... more] Better Homes and Gardens USA
Create Rich Soil for Your Garden
Follow these guidelines for working your soil for maximum quality. It's the dirtiest little secret among gardeners: Soil provides the key to plant health and a garden's vitality. The type and quality of your soil affects not only the success of ... [... more] Better Homes and Gardens USA
