Image by Getty Images via @daylife Understanding Soil Understanding the role that soil plays in the garden is one of the best assets that you can have as a gardener. It is this knowledge that will permit you to create a healthier environment for your plants and get the maximum benefits from them. In doing so, you'll also make your own existence easier, as a garden that's well managed [...]

Image via Wikipedia It is easy to test the pH of the soil in your garden with the use of a simple and inexpensive test kit. All you need to do with the test kit is take a sample of the soil and mix it with water and then compare the results in the sample to the colours on the chart. This will tell you whether the soil is acidic or alkaline. If the soil is too acidic you can add lime to [...]

Image via Wikipedia How to Build Organic Soil for your Vegetable Gardening Success with organic vegetable gardening depends in huge part on the soil you construct. Start with any native soil and add the right organic amendments to nourish your plants. Test your soil with an inexpensive PH Testing kit, Whether you’ve it tested or draw your own conclusions, determine its needs [...]

Image via Wikipedia How to Build Organic Soil for your Vegetable Gardening Success with organic vegetable gardening depends in huge part on the soil you construct. Start with any native soil and add the right organic amendments to nourish your plants. Test your soil with an inexpensive PH Testing kit, Whether you've it tested or draw your own conclusions, determine its needs for nitrogen, [...]