Organic matter will boost garden soil. What to add and what to avoid
Good organic amendments for garden soils include wood byproducts such as sawdust and bark mulch, rotted manure, grass or ...
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10 Drought-Tolerant Plants That Will Actually Thrive In Your Sandy Garden Soil
Water passes through sandy soil like a sieve—any plants growing in sandy soil must be drought-tolerant, because water passes through too quickly for the roots to take up much water. Luckily, there are ...
Vermiculite and Perlite Aren't Interchangeable—Here's How to Use Each One
Vermiculite has numerous benefits. “It absorbs and holds more moisture than perlite, keeping the soil damp for longer periods ...
Gardens will be a 'weed-free haven' if 3 plants that act as 'natural defence' are planted
Weeds often pop up in the most inconvenient of locations in gardens. Patios, flowerbeds, lawns and driveways are prime locations for weed growth.
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Soil testing
It usually has a sandy brown colour and is easy to dig over. Water-logging is rare on such soils as they are very free-draining and, accordingly, watering and feeding of plants is needed on a ...