Knowing how to add nitrogen to soil is one of the most important steps you can take to keep your garden healthy and thriving!

Discover the secrets to maintaining a healthy and thriving garden by learning how to assess whether your garden soil is good or needs replenishing. In this detailed guide, we delve into the key ...

A new article details methods of determining a soil's texture by feel, an important skill for students of soil science. Soil texture strongly influences the nutrient holding ability of a soil ...

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — Understanding the texture of your garden soil is crucial for successful planting and gardening. Soil texture affects water retention, drainage, aeration, and nutrient ...

Nutrient availability is primarily determined by soil texture and pH. Soil texture is the amount of sand, silt, clay and organic matter in the soil. Soil pH is a measurement of the degree of soil ...

Have you ever watered your garden and noticed the water takes a long time to drain or percolate through the soil? You might want to investigate your soil texture. Anthony Simerlink is a University ...

Humus is the finished product of compost—organic matter rich in microbes and nutrients. It can absorb four to five times more ...

and incorporating in large amounts of compost or compostable goods like leaves or chips will help create soil that has the right texture and composition. Compost invites worms, which will eat ...