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Pages in category "Soil improvers" The following 63 pages are in this category, out of 63 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
Soil conditioners may be used to improve water retention in dry, coarse soils which are not holding water well. The addition of organic material for instance can greatly improve the water retention abilities of sandy soils and they can be added to adjust the pH of the soil to meet the needs of specific plants or to make highly acidic or ...
Electric lawn mower in grass-cycling mode. Grasscycling is a method of handling grass clippings by leaving them to decompose on the lawn when mowing.The term combines "grass" and "recycling", and had come into use by at least 1990, [1] as part of the push to reduce the huge quantities of clippings going into landfills, up to half of some cities' summertime waste flow, [2] as 1,000 square feet ...
Lawn rollers are designed to even out or firm up the lawn surface, especially in climates where heaving causes the lawn to be lumpy. Heaving may result when the ground freezes and thaws many times over winter. Where this occurs, gardeners are advised to give the lawn a light rolling with a lawn roller in the spring. [3]
Lime can improve crop yield and the root system of plants and grass where soils are acidic. It does this by making the soil more basic, allowing the plants to absorb more nutrients. Lime is not a fertilizer but can be used in combination with fertilizers. [3] [4] Soils become acidic in several ways.
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Reasons for applying mulch include conservation of soil moisture, improving fertility and health of the soil, reducing weed growth, and enhancing the visual appeal of the area. A mulch is usually, but not exclusively, organic in nature. It may be permanent (e.g. plastic sheeting) or temporary (e.g. bark chips). It may be applied to bare soil or ...