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What To Know About Loam Soil for Your Garden

Gardeners love loam soil because it's moist, soft and full of nutrients. Here's how to get more of it in your garden beds.
Lavender needs bright sunlight, dry soil, great drainage, and alkaline soil. But with a bit of thought and special care, you ...
As any avid gardener knows, having the right soil in your garden is one of the most important steps in achieving healthy plant growth. Unfortunately, homeowners with heavy clay soil in their yards ...
If all those bags at the big box store confuse you, here's how to determine what kind of soil you need for your garden project. Before I became a gardener, the differences among all the soil mixes ...
A variety of trees grow in a suburban back yard. - Stefania Pelfini, La Waziya Photography/Getty Images Gardening in clay soil comes with challenges. Because of how sticky and heavy the clay is, the ...
At this time of year, Magnolias are putting on a show. If you’re looking for a showy flowering tree that’s not too large but grows fast, consider the Magnolia! There are some gorgeous Magnolia hybrids ...
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How To Identify Your Soil Type

You can learn a lot about your soil by simply running it through your fingers. Healthy soil is the key to growing a beautiful and thriving garden. Building and nourishing the soil begins with getting ...
The right amount of calcium in the soil can help plants grow healthy and strong. Test your soil first to determine how much ...