Articles related to "Soil Texture"



Soil Testing, Part 1
How can soil testing help an organic gardener? It's not a straight forward proposition, but if you are having problems, testing can help you help your soil.
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What's All the Hype About Gypsum?
Gypsum is recommended for all kinds of problems in the garden and landscape. Does it live up to its hype for northern gardeners?
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Drainage in Your Desert Garden
Too much drainage, or too little can be destructive to plants. It can also lead to water wastage.
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Winter Dreaming
Dreaming of the garden you want will pay off if you have done your homework on its possibilities.
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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.
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Planting Basics: Soil
The first thing; the most basic thing about planting anything is what it's being planted in. The soil.
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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.
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How to Heal Urban Soil
Those who live close to thriving areas are at risk for having surrounding soils intermixed with many varieties, including those that carry the debris of development.
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Be prepared for a hot and variable summer.
Last year was the hottest summer on record in Australia. This year is shaping up to beat last years dubious record. Many communities are still on water restrictions, with the promise of worse to come. Garden's who have planned in advance, preparing their soils with plenty of organic materials did best last year in the heat. Healthy organic soils with all the associated organisms and your diligence of care, help maintain your garden in all weather conditions.
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Fall Garden Cleanup
It's time to clean up the garden.
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Coffee Grounds For Your Garden
The simple idea of recycling spent coffee grounds back to the earth stimulates green thumbs to join the java jolt and brew compost in gardens across North America.
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Encouraging a Love of Science in Children
Sometimes children think that science is dry, boring and difficult. Help them discover how exciting science really is.
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How does your herb garden grow?
Herbs add colour, texture and fragrance to the garden.Dig in and learn how to make these culinary, medicinal and fragrant plants right at home in your garden.
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Organic Matter in Your Desert Soil
Most desert soils contain less than one percent organic matter. Good gardening soils need three to four percent.
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Pietra Santa — a Winery to Watch
Tiny Appellation - Terrific Value
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Soil Mix for Raised Bed Gardens
Regular potting soil will do for raised beds, but the best raised bed soil will be high in organic matter and have high water-holding capacity.
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A Dirt Primer
There are three basic soil types, but chances are you have one of the innumerable combinations thereof. Let's look at clay, sand, and loam and how to amend clay and sand to ultimately make loam.
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Guide to Good Soil for Your Garden
Dig into good soil for your garden with this primer on grading and improving your soil. Learn how to determine your soil type and learn remedies for improving the quality of your garden soil.
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We're Talking Dirt!
The Basics of Soil Types, Testing, and Amendment
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Gardeners Know the Best (and Worst) Dirt!
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Preparing Daffodil Beds for Fall Planting.
Preparing daffodil beds for fall planting, isn't an exact science, but should follow a plan to provide organic matter and drainage.
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Winter Soil tips,#1 PepperPick & the Elusive 'Tezpur' Chile'.
The infamous 'Tezpur' Chile from India..is it really the Worlds Hottest Pepper? Winter is GREAT for your garden soil and Pepper Joe's Featured PepperPick..what is it?
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Basics of Daffodil Growing
Growing daffodils is easy and fun. Visit this article to see how you can successfully grow your own daffodils.
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Planting Under Trees - Part 1
Most of the shade in my USDA zone 7 garden, and I daresay most in your garden, is cast by mature trees. Planting directly under these trees - around their bases - is the greatest shade gardening challenge.
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