The pH of soil affects the ability of plants to take up nutrients in the soil through their roots. If the soil is too acidic or too alkaline (basic) important nutrients like nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorus become less available to your plants.
The soil in my garden seems lifeless. What causes your garden soil to loose nutrients? Vegetables grow, but not to their potential. It just seems lifeless. I am going to test the soil and hopefully be able to add what it is lacking. Thanks for feedback.
Several years ago we had renters in the house I live in now. The soil is very, very sandy and some of the plants they planted are desert type plants and doing well. I would also like to plant different things, something with some color, however nothing seems to grow well.
Preparing the Soil for a New Garden
The place where we put a garden, has been a farmer's field for quite some time. Nothing has been growing on it for at least 6 years. We are trying a garden this year (the ground is also very hard). We are getting a lot of thistles coming through.
Soil Advice for Avocado Plants
I am growing an avocado plant. We had regular soil in the pot, but then we bought Miracle Gro soil and distributed it in 7 avocado plants. Then we read the bad side of using the Miracle Grow; it said not for potting. Will it affect the avocado plant in any way?
Best Growing Medium for Raised Beds
I am building 12 inch high raised beds this year on top of really lousy clay soil. I have heard/read so many different opinions on what to fill the bed with. Anybody have input on this?
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I live in Wyoming and have very sandy soil. I would like to plant lilacs and need to know the best time to plant and how to care for them.
Do-It Yourself Liquid Fertilizers & Teas
One of the fundamental principles of organic gardening is to "feed the soil, not the plant." The idea behind this concept is that if you start with healthy soil in the first place, you won't need a lot of additional fertilizers.
Make Your Own Soil Testing Kit
How does one make his own soil testing kit?
Preheat Your Soil for a Faster Harvest (Solarizing Soil)
Many vegetables, like tomatoes, beans, squash and peppers need soil temperatures to reach nearly 70ºF before their growth can really take off. By solarizing your soil a month before you set out your warm-weather vegetables, you can fast forward your garden calendar and speed up your harvest by as much as two weeks!
