healthy soil

Healthy Soil

The healthiest plants won't stand a chance if the soil doesn't nourish them with plenty of air, moisture, and nutrients. Healthy soil supports a living world underground as well as aboveground. From earthworms to microscopic organisms, the living creatures in soil need the same conditions plants do to thrive. If the critters are plentiful, that means they are happy, and if they are happy, your plants have a better chance of being happy too.

Preparing Your Soil

Good soil that is properly prepared can make all the difference in a home vegetable garden. Adjusting the pH, breaking up clay and adding just the right amendments can make almost any garden a success. But, be realistic: if you have hard pan clay, or other unworkable soils, go to containers or raised beds. Gardening is supposed to be enjoyable, and always fighting against bad soil can dim anyone’s enthusiasm for gardening.

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