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Organic Matter and Soil Amendments

April 23, 2025 by Carol O

Soil amendments are materials applied to or mixed into the topsoil to change or change soil properties and improve plant growth. For example, compost improves soil structure and lime increases soil pH. Most soil amendments supply some plant nutrients … [Read more...]

Filed Under: From The Ground Up, Soil /Mulch /Compost Tagged With: soil amendment, soil improvement

WEEDS AS INDICATOR PLANTS – WHAT COMMON WEEDS CAN TELL YOU ABOUT YOUR SOIL

June 5, 2019 by Carol O

Weeds are annoying, but they can also be great indicator plants, telling you what nutrients your garden is lacking or what it has in excess.  More: http://Weeds are annoying, but they can also be great indicator plants, telling you what … [Read more...]

Filed Under: From The Ground Up, Lawn /Weeds, Soil /Mulch /Compost Tagged With: soil amendment, weeds

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