If you are trying to prepare garden soil for winter, you may be wondering whether you should condition it before cold weather arrives. The answer is: Sometimes. That may not sound very exciting, but it is more useful than telling every gardener to dump the same product on every bed before winter. “Soil conditioning” can […]
What should you do with your garden soil after harvest? Once the vegetables are picked and the plants are winding down, it is tempting to call the season finished. Pull the plants. Put away the tools. Deal with everything else next spring. But your soil just spent months supporting roots, taking in water, dealing with […]
Is a wetting agent a fertilizer? No, but it can still play an important role in helping your plants get what they need from the soil. Fertilizers add nutrients while wetting agents help water move through soil. Both are important for a healthy garden. If you have ever watered your plants and watched the water […]
Have you ever heard of Hydrophobic soil? Having this dirt creates challenges when watering your garden. Despite your efforts, water may run off, pool, or slide down without reaching plant roots. If your soil is not absorbing water, you may be experiencing hydrophobic soil—a common issue caused by dry, compacted, or poorly structured ground. The […]