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How To Test pH In Your Soil
Testing pH Using Soil StripsDig for a Sample. ... Place 1 to 3 Teaspoons of Soil in a Clean Glass. ... Pour in Distilled Water. ... Agitate the Soil V...
Reducing Soil Erosion Using Plants For Erosion Control
Cover crops, such as vetch, rye and clover, are excellent plants for erosion control. These hardy easy to grow plants send out nets of roots that help...
Garden Soil Preparation Tips For Improving Garden Soil
Improving Garden Soil Adding organic matter in the form of compost and aged manure, or using mulch or growing cover crops (green manures), is the best...
Excessive Rain On Plants How To Garden In Wet Ground
Rake any excess mulch around the base of the plants. Keep the mulch to a maximum of 1-2 inches deep to prevent soil erosion during wet periods. Excess...
Using Soil In Gardens Difference Between Topsoil And Potting Soil
Topsoil is dirt, and potting soil isn't. ... Potting soil is for planting in containers. Topsoil is sand or clay (ground-up rocks) mixed with organic ...
Antidepressant Microbes In Soil How Dirt Makes You Happy
Did you know that there's a natural antidepressant in soil? It's true. Mycobacterium vaccae is the substance under study and has indeed been found to ...
Testing Moisture In Plants How To Gauge Soil Moisture In Plants
Insert a trowel into the soil, then tilt the trowel to check the moisture of garden plants. You can also insert a wooden dowel into the soil to determ...
Types Of Leaching Info On Leaching Garden Plants And Soil
Does soil type affect leaching?What is soil leaching?How do you Leach a garden soil?Which soil is associated with leaching?How do you stop soil leachi...
What Makes Soil Alkaline - Plants And Tips For Fixing Alkaline Soil
What makes soil more alkaline?How do you fix alkaline soil naturally?What is the best fertilizer for alkaline soil?What would you add to the soil to r...