Soil

The Great Peat Debate

Discover your garden’s ideal soil pH, test methods, natural adjustments, and pH preferences for common plants and vegetables.

Good soil makes good gardens. Here's how to get it ready for planting.

Learn All About The Differences Between Perlite and Vermiculite

Lighten Up! Learn How Vermiculite Can Improve Your Potting Mix

The Pros and Cons of Perlite: A Gardener's Guide

Yes, coffee grounds can be good for the garden.

What Are the Best Organic Soil Amendments?

How to Sterilize Soil in Oven, Microwave, and Pressure Cooker

How to Prepare Your Soil in Fall for Next Year’s Garden

Testing Soil pH and Soil Health (Right at Home!)

Testing the Best Ways to Melt Snow and Warm Garden Soil

How do you know if your soil is well-draining?

Soil is the soul of the garden bed!

Explaning top soil, potting soil, and potting mix

All life depends on the hidden world beneath our feet

Soil Sampling and Testing

Using Weeds to Read the Soil

You Can Kill the Grass and Turn Your Lawn into a Garden!

How To Improve Clay Soil in the Garden