Blog List Category: Soil

Is Soil an Antidepressant – Does it Make You Feel Good?

The meme pictured below has been making the rounds on social media and it gets quick acceptance by readers. As gardeners we…

Are Fungal to Bacterial Ratios (F:B Ratio) Important for Plant Growth?

It has been known for some time that the ratio of fungi to bacteria varies in different types of soil and in different plant…

Will Gypsum Improve Clay Soil?

People struggle with clay soil and try all kinds of quick fixes including gypsum which is regularly touted as as a clay…

Wood Chip Mulch Myths

The use of wood chips for mulch is very popular but there are also many myths about it. Will it rob nitrogen from the soil?…

10 Easy Soil Testing Methods For Measuring Soil Health

Have you ever wondered how healthy your soil is? There are three ways to get a handle on this question. Grow lots of…

Soil Borne Diseases – Does Soil Make Gardeners Sick?

A few times a year I’ll see a meme float through social media telling gardeners they can die from soil borne diseases…

Humic Substances Like Humic Acid – Are They Good For the Garden?

Humic Substances like humic acid are being promoted as important organic material that should be added to gardens to improve…

Preventing a Nitrogen Deficiency in Soil – How to Manage Nitrogen Levels

Nitrogen deficiency in soil is one of the most critical aspects of plant growth that a gardener can control; watering being…

Can Sunflower Seed Hulls Harm Plants – Are They Allelopathic

Sunflower seeds are good for feeding birds. They are relatively cheap, easy to handle, and birds love them. There is only one…
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