Smart Soils
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Don’t guess - soil test! Get your Home Lawn and Garden Soil Test kit today
Published on April 21, 2023
Understanding each individual plant’s needs and the type of soil you have is the first step in properly managing soil fertility. -
Smart Gardening: Integrated pest management in vegetable gardens
Published on January 16, 2020
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is an integral part of a smart garden. -
Smart Gardening: Fertilizer basics for the smart gardener
Published on January 15, 2020
Smart Gardening tip sheet on fertilizer basics for the smart gardener -
Smart gardeners improve their soil and weed control with organic mulch
Published on January 24, 2018
Mulch can be utilized in nearly every garden setting. -
What to do about compacted soil
Published on May 12, 2016
Gardeners are sometimes unaware of the problems soil compaction can cause in lawns, flower beds and gardens. -
Smart gardens begin with healthy soil
Published on May 12, 2016
Cultivating a robust vegetable garden or a dazzling flower bed starts with healthy soil. -
Smart soils: What you can do to reduce phosphorus
Published on May 10, 2016
Phosphorus is a mineral that is found in many fertilizers and is a necessary element for healthy plant growth. -
Composting: A smart gardening practice to recycle garden and yard waste
Published on April 5, 2016
Using compost in your garden benefits soil health by improving tilth, increasing water retention and creating air pockets for plant roots to grow. -
Smart fertilizer use: Vegetable gardens begin with soil management plan
Published on January 14, 2015
A healthy soil is vital for a successful vegetable garden.
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