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
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