Soil Advice for Avocado PlantsIn general avocados thrive in fertile, well-drained soil. Although they adapt to most soil types, avocados prefer a light, sandy loam. This is a page about soil advice for avocado plants.
Feeding Soil in Non-Growing SeasonsKnowing how to perfect your plant's soil is the best defense against diseases and unwanted insects. It''s not to say you won't have any bugs or diseases but the soil is like a plant's immune system. The better the soil the stronger the plants growing in it.
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.
Increasing Soil AcidityHow to increase the soil acidity for established tomato plants naturally? I'm not getting many blooms or viable tomatoes for this late in the season.
Decontaminating Soil Before Growing Vegetables?Contaminates such as pet feces can make a garden plot temporarily unsuitable for growing vegetables. Some plants such as sunflowers are known to remove contaminants. You can also cover the area with black plastic to heat the soil up and destroy certain contaminants. Then test before planting to ensure safety. This is a page about decontaminating soil before growing vegetables.
Making Soil Acidic for Tomato Plants?Some plants prefer a soil pH on the more acidic end of the spectrum. There are additives that can be used to increase the acidity of your garden soil. This is a page about making soil acidic for tomato plants.
Do-It-Yourself Soil TestingIf you're starting a new garden or your plants and flowers just aren't growing well despite your best efforts, then having your soil tested probably makes sense. This page shows you how to test your own soil.
Removing Oil Contamination from Soil?This is a page about removing oil contamination from soil. Oil contamination can damage soil for years. Removing the oil will help restore the usefulness of the soil.
Garden Tiller Can Harm Your SoilThis is a page about garden tiller can harm your soil. Soil contains a complex community of living and non-living organisms that can be disturbed by too much tilling.
Why Soil pH is So Important?Gardeners hear a lot about soil pH. That's because it's incredibly important to your plants' health. The pH of soil affects the ability of plants to take up nutrients in the soil through their roots. This is a page about why soil pH is important.
Ideas for Sifting Rocks Out Of Garden SoilThis is a page about ideas for sifting rocks out of garden soil. Rocky soil is not a very good growing medium for many plants.
The Importance of Soil Temperature to Growing...This page is about the importance of soil temperature to growing plants. Whether in the greenhouse or out of doors seeds germinate and plants grow best with the proper soil temperature.
Sterilizing Potting SoilThis page is about sterilizing potting soil. Soil can be sanitized by raising the temperature to kill weed seeds and improve your plant starting loam.
Testing Soil for Growing FoodThis page is about testing soil for growing food. You want to make sure your garden soil is safe for growing food.
Improving Clay Soil?This page is about improving clay soil. Clay soil contains many nutrients however it is not well aerated until you add other things.
Growing Vegetables Where Pets Have Pooped or PeedThis page is about growing vegetables where pets have pooped or peed. Knowing that your soil is safe for growing food is important.
Making Your Own Garden Soil MixThis is a page about making your own garden soil mix. You can buy or make your own garden soil mix. The best soil type or blend can vary depending on the type of plants you will be growing in your garden.
Reusing Potting SoilThis is a page about reusing potting soil. The old potting soil from last year's flowerpots can be reconditioned and reused.
Tilling Your GardenThis is a page about tilling your garden. Tilling the soil is an important step in readying your garden plot.
Finding Free Fill Dirt for the GardenThis is a page about finding free fill dirt for the garden. The cost of preparing a garden can be reduced in a variety of ways, including finding a source for free fill dirt.
Making Your Own Soil Mixes for Starting SeedsThis page is about making your own soil mixes for starting seeds. Having the right PH balance and soil consistency is important to give your plants a good start.
Testing Your Own Garden SoilMaintaining good soil is your most important task as a gardener-even more important than maintaining your plants. If you're starting a new garden or your plants and flowers just aren't growing well despite your best efforts, then having your soil tested probably makes sense.
Improving Garden SoilThis page is about improving garden soil. Having the proper soil texture and PH balance is a challenge to all gardeners.
Growing Plants in Clay Soil?This page is about growing plants in clay soil. Without conditioning clay soil is heavy, but a good medium for some flowers and vegetables.
Treating Soil After Tomato BlightThis is a page about treating the soil after tomato blight. Prevent the blight from coming back next season by treating your soil.
