Boost Your Garden: Tips for Healthy and Thriving Soil

Healthy soil is the foundation of your garden. Let's learn about healthy soil and how to nurture the soil for the benefit of your garden

It is composed of minerals, organic matter, air, and water and a diverse community of organisms such as bacteria, fungi, and earthworms

Healthy soil

It is a powerful tool that reveals -pH levels which affect nutrient availability -Nutrient content -Texture and Drainage

Soil testing

From the test results, adjust pH or nutrient level by adding organic matter that improves fertility & microbial activity in the soil

Amending the soil

1. Organic Matter Spread a layer of materials like compost & manure on the garden beds to enhance soil structure & moisture

How to maintain soil health?

It is also known as green manure. They are specifically grown to control erosion, suppress weeds, and improve soil health

2. Utilize cover crops

​Feed the soil with compost & avoid tilling practices to encourage the microorganisms to thrive which play a key role in soil health

3. Microorganisms

It involves changing the type of plants grown in the garden every season, to break pest & disease cycles and restore soil fertility

4. Crop rotation