Garden soil improvement

Heavy clay soil can be frustrating. Follow this 6-step plan to improve soil so you can garden with ease and grow crops that thrive.

Healthy soil is important for growing strong, vigorous plants that resist pests and diseases and produce abundantly. Use these tips to improve garden soil for a thriving vegetable garden.

NOTE: This article on amending terrible soil has been updated. It was first written when we lived in hot, arid climate with sandy, rocky soil, so parts will reflect this. We have since moved to N. Idaho, where the soil is wet clay—-completely different. BUT the concepts are pretty much the same for

Gardening doesn't have to be expensive. Improve your garden soil with these 8 amendments that are totally free and have your best garden yet!

7 Ways to Improve Soil Quality: Many of us inherit gardens and yards that consist of lifeless or hardpan soil unfit for growing edibles. Good quality soil is essential for an abundant garden and reducing the incidence of pests. While there are many ways to improve soil quality for the purpose of growing food, these are the seven methods that have been the most successful for me.:

You can improve soil in your garden without a compost pile. Six ingredients you can use for better vegetable garden soil.

Learn how to make the best garden soil for growing vegetables, and why soil healthy and quality is so important for your backyard garden.

Simple tips to improve the quality of your soil so you can grow a vegetable garden that is healthy, and thriving giving you a bountiful harvest.

Healthy soil requires a balanced combination of elements with a key role in the different processes of your plant.

What is the best vegetable garden soil? Knowing what type of soil you have will help answer this question. Learn more about garden soil.