How to Prepare Soil for a New Garden
Prepare soil for a new garden bed: test pH and nutrients, clear sod, add the right amount of compost, check moisture before digging and avoid over-tilling.
Soil and Plant Health
Healthy plants start with healthy soil. Learn your soil type, test pH and nutrients, choose fertilizers, fix drainage problems and prevent pests and diseases with integrated pest management before reaching for a spray.
Garden Soil Types: Sand, Silt, Clay and Loam
How to understand your garden soil type: sand, silt, clay and loam, the jar check, drainage and nutrient differences, and how to improve each one.
Garden Fertilizer Basics: Labels, Rates and Timing
How garden fertilizers work: reading N-P-K labels, matching rates to a soil test, organic sources like compost, and why more is not better.