Soil Matters

Most of us know that garden soil should be rich in organic matter and drain well - but it's not always easy to know how well your soil drains or how much organic matter it contains. This collection of soil articles answer basic questions the every gardener should ask about his garden soil.

How to Test and Amend Soil
Testing Your Soil Type
How to Prepare Soil
Potting Mix for Containers (recipe)
Testing Soil Drainage
Starting a New Garden
How to Use Mulch in the Garden
How to Make Compost
How to Make Compost Tea

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