Articles related to "Soil Structure"
Does Your Soil Have Structure?
Soil structure depends on a variety of situations.
desert soil • aggregates • organic matter • poor soil structure • air and water
Soil structure depends on a variety of situations.
desert soil • aggregates • organic matter • poor soil structure • air and water
Beds, Beds, Beds, What Kind is Right For Your Garden?
In this article, I describe three types of beds to consider when planning for next season. I briefly describe the benefits of raised beds, trenched beds, and double-dug beds.
flower beds • vegetable bed • organic planting • herb gardening • soil amendments
In this article, I describe three types of beds to consider when planning for next season. I briefly describe the benefits of raised beds, trenched beds, and double-dug beds.
flower beds • vegetable bed • organic planting • herb gardening • soil amendments
Drainage in Your Desert Garden
Too much drainage, or too little can be destructive to plants. It can also lead to water wastage.
drainage in your desert garden • plants need water • sloping ground • soil texture • soil structure
Too much drainage, or too little can be destructive to plants. It can also lead to water wastage.
drainage in your desert garden • plants need water • sloping ground • soil texture • soil structure
Soil Amendments 101
This article details the basics of amending your soil. It covers the different types of soil tests and where or how to conduct them. Also addressed in this article is a definition of the various types of soil and how to correct the texture of your soil using organic matter amendments.
soil amendments • soil structure • ph • soil tests • clay
This article details the basics of amending your soil. It covers the different types of soil tests and where or how to conduct them. Also addressed in this article is a definition of the various types of soil and how to correct the texture of your soil using organic matter amendments.
soil amendments • soil structure • ph • soil tests • clay
We're Talking Dirt!
The Basics of Soil Types, Testing, and Amendment
dirt • soil • earth • topsoil • subsoil
The Basics of Soil Types, Testing, and Amendment
dirt • soil • earth • topsoil • subsoil
Choosing mulch
Mulch is important in the organic garden to preserve and develop soil structure, to create fertility and avoid problems of compaction and erosion. There are many choices
organic garden • mulch content • mulches • manure • hay
Mulch is important in the organic garden to preserve and develop soil structure, to create fertility and avoid problems of compaction and erosion. There are many choices
organic garden • mulch content • mulches • manure • hay
Easy Composting in the Garden
Composting directly in the garden is easy and has advantages over traditional methods.
composting • gardens • organic • decomposition • worms
Composting directly in the garden is easy and has advantages over traditional methods.
composting • gardens • organic • decomposition • worms
Good Garden Soil
Good garden soil is the most important foundation for growing great plants. Improving the quality of the soil is the single most important undertaking gardeners can perform. Replacing your existing soil is not necerssary. A better solution is to improve the soil - turning it into "living soil" full of organic life. This article will explain what soil is, what it does for plants, and how to improve your soil. Amending any type of garden soil (clay, sand, silt) is very easy with the "universal soil amendment". It is not expensive, and can even be free. This article will tell you how.
good • garden • soil • foundation • healthy
Good garden soil is the most important foundation for growing great plants. Improving the quality of the soil is the single most important undertaking gardeners can perform. Replacing your existing soil is not necerssary. A better solution is to improve the soil - turning it into "living soil" full of organic life. This article will explain what soil is, what it does for plants, and how to improve your soil. Amending any type of garden soil (clay, sand, silt) is very easy with the "universal soil amendment". It is not expensive, and can even be free. This article will tell you how.
good • garden • soil • foundation • healthy
How to Assess and Correct Soil pH
Many times Hydroponic gardeners have results that seem extraordinary; but, with proper attention to detail, these same results can be had by soil based gardeners as well.
humus soil • soil horizon • soil profile • lime soil • growing gardens
Many times Hydroponic gardeners have results that seem extraordinary; but, with proper attention to detail, these same results can be had by soil based gardeners as well.
humus soil • soil horizon • soil profile • lime soil • growing gardens
Microclimates
Many world-renowned gardens utilize both natural and manipulated microclimates to achieve drama and beauty. Designers of Sissinghurst Castle Gardens in Kent, England and Butterstream Gardens, in County Meath, The Irish Republic exploited existing structures like old brick walls and buildings along with natural influences such as compass direction, water, and large trees. The Isle of Wight surrounded by waters of the Solent is a "working example" of bodies of water influencing a regional or neighborhood microclimate.
environmental factors • environmental features • microclimate • microclimates • altitude
Many world-renowned gardens utilize both natural and manipulated microclimates to achieve drama and beauty. Designers of Sissinghurst Castle Gardens in Kent, England and Butterstream Gardens, in County Meath, The Irish Republic exploited existing structures like old brick walls and buildings along with natural influences such as compass direction, water, and large trees. The Isle of Wight surrounded by waters of the Solent is a "working example" of bodies of water influencing a regional or neighborhood microclimate.
environmental factors • environmental features • microclimate • microclimates • altitude
Soil Health
If your soil is not healthy, your plants won't be either.
soil healthy • fungus • mildew • insects • organic matter
If your soil is not healthy, your plants won't be either.
soil healthy • fungus • mildew • insects • organic matter
Using Worm Castings in the Garden
Worm castings (a.k.a. worm poop or vermicompost), are a high nitrogen source of organic matter good for growing vegetables and flowers in the ground or in pots.
worm castings • earthworm castings • worm castings soil • organic worm castings • organic gardening
Worm castings (a.k.a. worm poop or vermicompost), are a high nitrogen source of organic matter good for growing vegetables and flowers in the ground or in pots.
worm castings • earthworm castings • worm castings soil • organic worm castings • organic gardening
Waterwise Gardening
Waterwise gardening goes beyond using hoses and sprinklers. We can incorporate different gardening methods and techniques to help insure the success and survival of our yards and gardens during the hottest, driest months of the year.
waterwise gardening • water gardens • water gardening • proper watering • watering tools
Waterwise gardening goes beyond using hoses and sprinklers. We can incorporate different gardening methods and techniques to help insure the success and survival of our yards and gardens during the hottest, driest months of the year.
waterwise gardening • water gardens • water gardening • proper watering • watering tools
Mulch Laying practicalities
Recognition of The Carbon: Nitrogen ratio (C:N), the PH of the mulch and soil, the effect of nitrogen drawdown help solve problems that may occur with mulch laying.
mulch problems • nitrogen drawdown • carbon nitrogen ration • shredder • mulcher
Recognition of The Carbon: Nitrogen ratio (C:N), the PH of the mulch and soil, the effect of nitrogen drawdown help solve problems that may occur with mulch laying.
mulch problems • nitrogen drawdown • carbon nitrogen ration • shredder • mulcher
Information on Mold
Mold is a fungus, with DNA closer to that of animals than plants. What does mold want? Mold wants to eat the entire house. Learn how it spreads and what it needs.
mold in homes • mold damage • mold • mold growth • household mold
Mold is a fungus, with DNA closer to that of animals than plants. What does mold want? Mold wants to eat the entire house. Learn how it spreads and what it needs.
mold in homes • mold damage • mold • mold growth • household mold
Spring Fever
How to amend your soil to get the best start on the season
spring fever • amending soil • soils • sand • vermiculite
How to amend your soil to get the best start on the season
spring fever • amending soil • soils • sand • vermiculite
The Dirt on Dirt
Many people have little tolerance for dirt. Most of the food produced is a result of farmers who work the soil and get their hands dirty every day.
soil • dirt • farm • crop • analysis
Many people have little tolerance for dirt. Most of the food produced is a result of farmers who work the soil and get their hands dirty every day.
soil • dirt • farm • crop • analysis
Compost: Organic Fertilizer
Compost is an organic fertilizer and mulch. Learn how to make organic fertilizer in a compost pile and benefits of compost as organic fertilizer and mulch.
organic fertilizer • compost • compost pile • organic gardening • organic
Compost is an organic fertilizer and mulch. Learn how to make organic fertilizer in a compost pile and benefits of compost as organic fertilizer and mulch.
organic fertilizer • compost • compost pile • organic gardening • organic
Cover Crops Rediscovered
Cover crops Rediscovered. Fava beans, annual rye grass, oats, barley and clovers can all act as natural cover crops over the winter. Besides improving soil, they can control erosion, attract pollinating insects and reduce weeds.,Cover crops Rediscovered. Fava beans, annual rye grass, oats, barley and clovers can all act as natural cover crops over the winter. Besides improving soil, they can control erosion, attract pollinating insects and reduce weeds.
cover crops rediscovered. fava beans • annual rye grass • oats • barley and clovers can all act as natural cover cr • they can control erosion
Cover crops Rediscovered. Fava beans, annual rye grass, oats, barley and clovers can all act as natural cover crops over the winter. Besides improving soil, they can control erosion, attract pollinating insects and reduce weeds.,Cover crops Rediscovered. Fava beans, annual rye grass, oats, barley and clovers can all act as natural cover crops over the winter. Besides improving soil, they can control erosion, attract pollinating insects and reduce weeds.
cover crops rediscovered. fava beans • annual rye grass • oats • barley and clovers can all act as natural cover cr • they can control erosion
Dealing with Ants
Ants can create havoc in the garden. Although they do offer some benefits, the damage they cause make most gardeners eager to be rid of them.
getting rid of ants • killing ants • ant in the garden • getting rid of ants in the garden • eliminating ants
Ants can create havoc in the garden. Although they do offer some benefits, the damage they cause make most gardeners eager to be rid of them.
getting rid of ants • killing ants • ant in the garden • getting rid of ants in the garden • eliminating ants
Feeding your Perennials -- Compost and Fertiliser
What is the difference between fertiliser and compost? This and a few other very dumb springtime questions are answered.
compost • fertiliser • fertilizer • ammend • feed
What is the difference between fertiliser and compost? This and a few other very dumb springtime questions are answered.
compost • fertiliser • fertilizer • ammend • feed
Plant Care Begins with Good Soil
The best care for flowers, vegetables or a lush green lawn begins with preparing the soil by digging in lots of organic matter down deep where plant roots wander.
plant care • soil preparation • compost • mulch • organic matter
The best care for flowers, vegetables or a lush green lawn begins with preparing the soil by digging in lots of organic matter down deep where plant roots wander.
plant care • soil preparation • compost • mulch • organic matter
Selecting Scottish Seed Potato Varieties to Grow
Forty-eight certified varieties of Scottish seed potatoes, with white cream yellow flesh colour, are available to buy for planting in vegetable gardens and allotments.
seed potatoes scottish varieties with cream flesh • seed potatoes scottish varieties with white flesh • seed potatoes scottish varieties with yellow flesh • scotland as country of origin of seed potato varie • growing majestic seed potatoes
Forty-eight certified varieties of Scottish seed potatoes, with white cream yellow flesh colour, are available to buy for planting in vegetable gardens and allotments.
seed potatoes scottish varieties with cream flesh • seed potatoes scottish varieties with white flesh • seed potatoes scottish varieties with yellow flesh • scotland as country of origin of seed potato varie • growing majestic seed potatoes
The “Naturland” Trade Association of Wines
A detailed look at a group of organic wine makers in Germany, their methodologies and ways of care taking of soil, vines and growing grapes.
organic • german • soil • vines • grapes
A detailed look at a group of organic wine makers in Germany, their methodologies and ways of care taking of soil, vines and growing grapes.
organic • german • soil • vines • grapes
The “Naturland” Trade Association of Wines
A detailed look at a group of organic wine makers in Germany, their methodologies and ways of care taking of soil, vines and growing grapes.
organic • german • soil • vines • grapes
A detailed look at a group of organic wine makers in Germany, their methodologies and ways of care taking of soil, vines and growing grapes.
organic • german • soil • vines • grapes
Transplanting Seedlings
This is a lesson in the best way to transplant your seedling to your garden. This works also with store bought plants and anything else that you want to transplant.
transplanting • seedlings • starting a garden • gardens • planting
This is a lesson in the best way to transplant your seedling to your garden. This works also with store bought plants and anything else that you want to transplant.
transplanting • seedlings • starting a garden • gardens • planting
Alternative Ways to Make Compost
This article will present alternative methods of composting for those who have limited space or neighborhood restrictions against composting.
compost • vermiculture • worm compost • garbage can compost bin • compost restrictions
This article will present alternative methods of composting for those who have limited space or neighborhood restrictions against composting.
compost • vermiculture • worm compost • garbage can compost bin • compost restrictions
Citrus Trees
The citrus family is immense. There are hundreds of varieties and new ones are constantly being created, offering new and different tastes and more options for the garden
citrus • oranges • grapefruit • lemons • limes
The citrus family is immense. There are hundreds of varieties and new ones are constantly being created, offering new and different tastes and more options for the garden
citrus • oranges • grapefruit • lemons • limes
Fertilizer 101 by the Numbers
Easy to follow information on how to select, compare and use fertilizer that every gardner needs to know.
gardening • planting • fertilizer • growing plants • greenhouse
Easy to follow information on how to select, compare and use fertilizer that every gardner needs to know.
gardening • planting • fertilizer • growing plants • greenhouse
Festivals on the German Wine Route
The German Wine Route (Deutsche Weinstrasse) in the Pfalz wine region is known for its charming wine villages, wine festivals (Weinfeste), castles and Roman fortresses.
weinfeste german wine route • deutsche weinstrasse neustadt landau schweigen • wurstmarkt bad duerkheim • pfalz rhineland palatinate • southern wine route federweisser
The German Wine Route (Deutsche Weinstrasse) in the Pfalz wine region is known for its charming wine villages, wine festivals (Weinfeste), castles and Roman fortresses.
weinfeste german wine route • deutsche weinstrasse neustadt landau schweigen • wurstmarkt bad duerkheim • pfalz rhineland palatinate • southern wine route federweisser
Green Manure Crop Styles
Organic gardeners develop their gardens without the use of synthetic chemicals. Often green manures are used as an ecologically sustainable alternative.
ecological sustainability • chemicals • organic • soils • fertility
Organic gardeners develop their gardens without the use of synthetic chemicals. Often green manures are used as an ecologically sustainable alternative.
ecological sustainability • chemicals • organic • soils • fertility
How to Plant an Organic Vegetable Garden
Organic gardening is about growing food naturally without the use of pesticides and herbicides. Use these key factors to ensure a healthy and hearty organic garden.
organic gardening • garden • planting • vegetable • grow
Organic gardening is about growing food naturally without the use of pesticides and herbicides. Use these key factors to ensure a healthy and hearty organic garden.
organic gardening • garden • planting • vegetable • grow
Lawn Maintenance - Northeast U.S.
A calendar of cultural practices necessary for maintenance and upkeep of cool-season lawn grasses in the Northeast U.S. Other growing zones possess similar requirements.
schedule of lawn maintenance • calendar of lawn maintenance • cool season grasses • warm season grasses • soil tests
A calendar of cultural practices necessary for maintenance and upkeep of cool-season lawn grasses in the Northeast U.S. Other growing zones possess similar requirements.
schedule of lawn maintenance • calendar of lawn maintenance • cool season grasses • warm season grasses • soil tests
Mulching Garden Landscape Shrubs and Trees
Mulching practices that improve and support shrub and tree health are essential for DIY landscape gardeners who want to create good-looking but money-wise projects.
mulching trees and shrubs • mulch landscape • organic garden mulch • biodegradable garden mulches • tree health
Mulching practices that improve and support shrub and tree health are essential for DIY landscape gardeners who want to create good-looking but money-wise projects.
mulching trees and shrubs • mulch landscape • organic garden mulch • biodegradable garden mulches • tree health
Nearly the end of June already
A brief article on some of the items to catch up with in the garden in June in Western Australia.
humus • worm castings • grevilleas • camellias.
A brief article on some of the items to catch up with in the garden in June in Western Australia.
humus • worm castings • grevilleas • camellias.
Organic Gardening
Organic gardening and conventional vegetable gardening differ in pest control and fertility: organic gardening utilizes organic weed killer and organic fertilizer.
organic gardening • organic fertilizer • organic vegetable gardening • organic garden • organic compost
Organic gardening and conventional vegetable gardening differ in pest control and fertility: organic gardening utilizes organic weed killer and organic fertilizer.
organic gardening • organic fertilizer • organic vegetable gardening • organic garden • organic compost
Soil in Desert Vegetable Gardens
Desert soils tend to be low in organic matter, and high in alkaline and salts. Here are ways to improve desert soils for vegetable gardens.
organic matter • livestock manure • green manure • compost • alkaline
Desert soils tend to be low in organic matter, and high in alkaline and salts. Here are ways to improve desert soils for vegetable gardens.
organic matter • livestock manure • green manure • compost • alkaline
Spring Sowing a Small Meadow in English Gardens
Rediscover nature this spring and get children involved in planting a wild flower mix, such as 'Farmer's Nightmare', to create a small meadow in an English garden.
farmer’s nightmare wildflower seed mix • seed mix for meadows in england • involving children in spring sowing a small meadow • dame miriam rothschild • wildflower meadow highgrove house
Rediscover nature this spring and get children involved in planting a wild flower mix, such as 'Farmer's Nightmare', to create a small meadow in an English garden.
farmer’s nightmare wildflower seed mix • seed mix for meadows in england • involving children in spring sowing a small meadow • dame miriam rothschild • wildflower meadow highgrove house
Texas Gardening – Making Compost
Composted organic material is the most important thing that can be added to Texas gardens and landscape plants. It provides nutrients and improves soil condition.
texas garden • gardening • composting • compost materials • how to compost
Composted organic material is the most important thing that can be added to Texas gardens and landscape plants. It provides nutrients and improves soil condition.
texas garden • gardening • composting • compost materials • how to compost
The Compost Chef
Become a gourmet chef in the garden by gathering, mixing, and turning organic ingredients into rich recipes plant patrons live for.
compost chef • whats cooking in the garden • nature is cooking compost • dead plants and animals recycle basic nutrients • gardener acts as compost chef
Become a gourmet chef in the garden by gathering, mixing, and turning organic ingredients into rich recipes plant patrons live for.
compost chef • whats cooking in the garden • nature is cooking compost • dead plants and animals recycle basic nutrients • gardener acts as compost chef
Top Ten Tips for Growing a Drought Tolerant Yard
States across the country are experiencing severe droughts and homeowners are being charged more or being fined for watering their lawns (and the sidewalk)!
drought • lawn • eco • green • organic
States across the country are experiencing severe droughts and homeowners are being charged more or being fined for watering their lawns (and the sidewalk)!
drought • lawn • eco • green • organic
Understanding Fertilizers
All fertilizers, whether organic or not, must include percentages of three primary mineral nutrients on their labels.
fertilizer • nitrogen • phosphorous • potassium • primary macronutrients
All fertilizers, whether organic or not, must include percentages of three primary mineral nutrients on their labels.
fertilizer • nitrogen • phosphorous • potassium • primary macronutrients
Water as a Limiting Factor in Plant Growth
While plant growth is regulated and controlled internally, it is greatly influenced by external conditions such as the availability of moisture.
soil moisture • soil pores • soil particles • air roots • stomates
While plant growth is regulated and controlled internally, it is greatly influenced by external conditions such as the availability of moisture.
soil moisture • soil pores • soil particles • air roots • stomates
Why Perennials?
The importance of perennials in the landscape as opposed to monoculture. Written by Geoffrey Ian Miller.
monoculture • production • annuals • crops • environment
The importance of perennials in the landscape as opposed to monoculture. Written by Geoffrey Ian Miller.
monoculture • production • annuals • crops • environment
Mulch: More than Meets the Eye
Mulch is magic! The potential benefits (and dangers) of mulching.
mulch • mulches • benefits • problems
Mulch is magic! The potential benefits (and dangers) of mulching.
mulch • mulches • benefits • problems
Puerh Tea
Puerh is a unique tea, sought after for its medicinal properties. It is created from specific ecological conditions combined with traditional processing methods.
health benefits of puerh tea • puerh tea's origins • mao cha • puerh tea processing • medicinal properties of puerh tea
Puerh is a unique tea, sought after for its medicinal properties. It is created from specific ecological conditions combined with traditional processing methods.
health benefits of puerh tea • puerh tea's origins • mao cha • puerh tea processing • medicinal properties of puerh tea
The Emergence of Biodynamic Wine in Canada
In 2008, out of respect for the unique terroir of their land and dedication to sustainable farming, Southbrook Vineyards became Canada's first certified biodynamic winery
certified biodynamic • biodynamic wine • sustainable farming • southbrook vineyards • organic wine
In 2008, out of respect for the unique terroir of their land and dedication to sustainable farming, Southbrook Vineyards became Canada's first certified biodynamic winery
certified biodynamic • biodynamic wine • sustainable farming • southbrook vineyards • organic wine
The Harmony That Is Your Garden
Understanding Nature's brilliant system of relationships and interdependencies in your garden can make your job easier.
harmony • relationships • beneficial insects • soil organisma • fertilizer
Understanding Nature's brilliant system of relationships and interdependencies in your garden can make your job easier.
harmony • relationships • beneficial insects • soil organisma • fertilizer
Become a Master Gardener
As volunteer assistants to county extension agents, Master Gardeners have fulfilled the educational needs of home gardeners and landscapers for more than 35 years.
master gardener curriculum • how to become a master gardener • master gardener certification • history of master gardener program • where to apply for master gardener program
As volunteer assistants to county extension agents, Master Gardeners have fulfilled the educational needs of home gardeners and landscapers for more than 35 years.
master gardener curriculum • how to become a master gardener • master gardener certification • history of master gardener program • where to apply for master gardener program
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