Organic Soil & Soil Care Articles

• How Much Wood Ash Should Be Added to Soil?

  Wood ash can help improve acidic soil and can be used on plants that are…

  Last Updated: Sep 2, 2010 | Views: 3238

• The Application of Gypsum to Clay Soil

  Gypsum is a safe, nontoxic and inexpensive mineral that when added to compacted earth, in…

  Last Updated: Aug 5, 2010 | Views: 3437

• Difference Between Topsoil & Compost

  Soil acts as more than a means of mechanical support for the roots of your…

  Last Updated: Jul 31, 2010 | Views: 3786

• Egg Shells & Gardening

  In an effort to save money and avoid synthetic fertilizers and amendments, many gardeners turn…

  Last Updated: Jul 22, 2010 | Views: 4051

• How to Plant Brassicas After Legumes

  Organic gardeners use crop rotation as part of their overall strategy for healthy, chemical-free vegetable…

  Last Updated: Jul 14, 2010 | Views: 2930

• The Erodibility of Soils

  Soil erodes at a much faster rate than that at which it's created. Creation of…

  Last Updated: Jul 10, 2010 | Views: 1745

• Soils Rich in Minerals

  Minerals are formed through natural geological processes that take place over long periods of time.…

  Last Updated: Jul 8, 2010 | Views: 1800

• Soil Structure & Plant Growth

  Soil structure is formed from rocks and decaying plants and animals. An average soil sample…

  Last Updated: Jul 7, 2010 | Views: 2313

• Organic Soil Fertility

  More than 4 billion microorganisms can be found in a teaspoon of organic fertile soil.…

  Last Updated: Jul 6, 2010 | Views: 1769

• What Is the Organic Material Formed in Soil From the Decayed Remains of Plants & Animals?

  A healthy soil contains oxygen, microorganisms, decaying plant and animal matter, and decomposed plant and…

  Last Updated: Jun 22, 2010 | Views: 3279

• How to Fix Acidic Soil

  Various types of fruits, vegetables and plants need different types of soil to grow well.…

  Last Updated: Jun 15, 2010 | Views: 2181

• About Vermicomposting With Feather Waste

  The U.S. poultry industry produces a huge quantity of feather waste annually, more than one…

  Last Updated: Jun 13, 2010 | Views: 3076

• Organic Soil Recipes

  In organic gardening, the soil is the most important aspect of the garden, according to…

  Last Updated: Jun 12, 2010 | Views: 4921

• Importance of Soil With Organic Matter

  Organic matter content in soil is necessary to grow healthy food because organic matter is…

  Last Updated: Jun 7, 2010 | Views: 1998

• Sources of Organic Matter in Soil

  Organic matter in the soil consists of anything that has once lived. It provides carbon…

  Last Updated: Jun 4, 2010 | Views: 2215

• How to Prepare Organic Garden Soil

  Choosing to grow organic fruits and vegetables is a great way to control the quality…

  Last Updated: May 31, 2010 | Views: 2165

• Facts About Garden Worms

  There are 1,800 species of worms, which are grouped into five families and found all…

  Last Updated: May 31, 2010 | Views: 2545

• How to Test Soil Acidity

  Testing the soil for its acidity level can help with your gardening. Different plants require…

  Last Updated: May 30, 2010 | Views: 2075

• What Are the Benefits of Organic Soil?

  The USDA reports that there are 4.1 million acres of certified organic farmland in the…

  Last Updated: May 27, 2010 | Views: 2790

• Homemade Vermicomposting

  Vermicomposting is the cultivation of earthworms and using their excretion as a soil amendment. Loaded…

  Last Updated: May 26, 2010 | Views: 2394

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