Blog List Category: Soil

Rock Dust – Can It Remineralize the Earth?

Rock dust is a very popular soil additive especially with organic and permaculture groups. It is full of nutrients and it is…

Should You Get A Soil Test?

Almost everyone recommends getting a soil test, including most gardening web sites, USA extension offices and gardening…

Does Cedar Mulch Repel Pollinators and Other Insects

We all know cedar chests repel moths and cedar shavings are routinely used in homes to control insect pests. Based on this…

Mycorrhizal Inoculant Investigation – Do They Work?

Mycorrhizal Inoculant products have been around for more than 10 years but the number of products available is rapidly…

Measuring the Number of Microbes in Soil – The Microbial Biomass

Gardeners have come to understand that the microbe population in soil is critical for healthy soil and healthy plants. There…

Is Lead in Garden Soil Killing You?

Lead is a toxic heavy metal that can be very harmful to your health. It has been used in a lot of products including paint…

Myths About Straw And Hay In The Garden

What is the difference between straw and hay? I am always surprised at all of the misinformation that is spread whenever…

What is Bagged Garden Soil?

As part of my research on soil products I became aware of the fact that most garden soil is not garden soil. If it is not…

Does Clay Improve Sandy Soil?

Sandy soil can be a difficult place to garden. It dries out quickly. It lacks nutrients. The amount of microbial life is very…
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