How to amend garden soil

Good garden soil is typically a good mix of clay, sand, organic material, and mineral particles. Heavy clay soil, on the other hand, does not have a good mix of these materials and can be

NOTE: This article on amending terrible soil has been updated. It was first written when we lived in hot, arid climate with sandy, rocky soil, so parts will reflect this. We have since moved to N. Idaho, where the soil is wet clay—-completely different. BUT the concepts are pretty much the same for

Growing a bountiful vegetable garden starts with healthy soil. Soil needs to be tested and amended yearly to ensure peak nutrition. Find out how here.

Learn how to amend and fertilize garden bed soil before planting or between seasons, with tips on compost, mulch, no-till and more!

Learn how to make the best garden soil for growing vegetables, and why soil healthy and quality is so important for your backyard garden.

If you're wondering whether you can reuse potting soil from last year, the answer is yes! Learn how to amend and reuse your potting soil to save money when filling your potted garden plants or raised beds.

Wondering how to amend raised bed soil & what to add to it for better results? Here's a guide to refresh raised garden bed soil to improve fertility, replenish soil nutrients & rejuvenate productivity

Raised beds are beneficial to gardeners for many reasons from ease of tending, to more control over the soil content. Knowing how to amend your soil is crucial

Simple tips to improve the quality of your soil so you can grow a vegetable garden that is healthy, and thriving giving you a bountiful harvest.

Learn how to make soil more acidic naturally with these 11 ways to lower soil pH in your home garden and learn which plants need acidic soil.