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Why buy a bag of soil when I've got a yard full of dirt already? The fact is, not all soil is the same. To make sure your garden grows to be strong and healthy, you should choose the right soil and fertilizer to provide it with the nutrients it needs.

Featured Article:  Soil Texture and Structure

Soil texture and structure will vary from location to location. Learn about soil texture and structure. See more »

10 Types of Soil and When to Use Each

10 Types of Soil and When to Use Each

Are your lilies lackluster? Your daffodils a disaster? If you water your plants and ensure that they get enough sunlight, your garden's soil could be to blame. There's a lot more to dirt than you might think.

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A Guide to Fertilizing

A Guide to Fertilizing

This guide to fertilizing helps you figure out how to maximize your soil's potential. Read the guide to fertilizing.

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A Guide to Plant Nutrients

A Guide to Plant Nutrients

This guide to plant nutrients can help you get the most from your plants. Read the guide to plant nutrients.

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Acidic Soil

Acidic Soil

Acidic soil in your garden will affect what kinds of plants you can grow. Learn about acidic soil.

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Acidic Soil Amendments

Acidic Soil Amendments

Acidic soil amendments can be mixed in the earth to help plants grow. Learn about acidic soil amendments.

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Acidic Soil is Best for Some Plants

Acidic Soil is Best for Some Plants

Acidic soils is best for some plants -- which ones will be most successful? Learn how acidic soil is best for some plants.

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Acidifying Alkaline Soil

Acidifying Alkaline Soil

Acidifying alkaline soil can help you grown certain plants. Learn about acidifying alkaline soil.

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Alkaline Soil in Your Garden

Alkaline Soil in Your Garden

Alkaline soil in your garden can affect what kinds of plants you can grow. Learn about alkaline soil in your garden.

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All About Soil

All About Soil

Knowing all about soil will make it easier to garden. Learn all about soil.

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Animal Manures as Soil Improvers Basics

Animal Manures as Soil Improvers Basics

If you want to learn about animal manures as soil improvers basics, you'll find your answers here. Learn more about animal manures as soil improvers basicsin this article on HowStuffWorks.

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Basics of Choosing Summer Plants for Sandy or Gravelly Soil

Basics of Choosing Summer Plants for Sandy or Gravelly Soil

These basics of choosing summer plants for sandy or gravelly soil will be helpful to any gardner. Learn more about the basics of choosing summer plants for sandy or gravelly soil in this article.

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Chemical Elements of Fertilizers

Chemical Elements of Fertilizers

There are many chemical elements of fertilizers that are important to plant health. Learn more about the chemical elements of fertilizers in this article.

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Clay Soil

Clay Soil

Clay soil can make gardening and yardwork difficult. Learn about clay soil.

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Determining Your Soil and the Right Plant Basics

Determining Your Soil and the Right Plant Basics

If you want to learn about determining your soil and the right plant basics, you'll find your answers here. Learn more about determining your soil and the right plant basicsin this article on HowStuffWorks.

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Garden Fertilizer Basics

Garden Fertilizer Basics

Garden fertilizer basics include learning about what plants need and how to help them. Learn about garden fertilizer basics.

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Highly Acidic Soil Tips

Highly Acidic Soil Tips

If you want to learn about highly acidic soil tips you'll find the answers here. Learn more about highly acidic soil tips in this article on HowStuffWorks.

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How Solid and Liquid Fertilizers Differ

How Solid and Liquid Fertilizers Differ

Solid and liquid fertilizers can be applied to meet the needs of different applications. Find out how they differ in this article.

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How to Aerate Compacted Soils with a Core Aerator

How to Aerate Compacted Soils with a Core Aerator

Compact soils make it harder for plants to take root. Aerating compacted soil with a core aerator is a simple solution. Learn how to use one in this article.

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How to Carefully Prepare Soil

How to Carefully Prepare Soil

Knowing how to carefully prepare soil can make gardening easier. Learn how to carefully prepare soil.

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How to Choose Potting Soils

How to Choose Potting Soils

Knowing how to choose potting soils can help strengthen your garden. Learn how to choose potting soils.

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