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  2. Soil basics: Here is what you need to know about the ... - AOL

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    The foundation of any good garden is its soil. Organic matter is usually only about 5% and floats at the very top, above the water. Measure the height of the layers of sand, silt and clay, and ...

  3. Have you tested your garden soil? Here's what you should know

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    Taking soil samples. Most gardeners need only submit one soil sample for analysis, no matter the size of the garden, bed or planting area. As long as the soil is not different in color, texture or ...

  4. Compost - Wikipedia

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    Compost is a mixture of ingredients used as plant fertilizer and to improve soil 's physical, chemical, and biological properties. It is commonly prepared by decomposing plant and food waste, recycling organic materials, and manure. The resulting mixture is rich in plant nutrients and beneficial organisms, such as bacteria, protozoa, nematodes ...

  5. Mulch - Wikipedia

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    Mulch. Bark chips applied as mulch. A mulch is a layer of material applied to the surface of soil. 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.

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    If your soil is acidic (lower than 6.5) and you want to neutralize it, wood ash is a good way to raise the pH. “Think of wood ash as an alternative to lime,” McKinley says. 2. Fertilize ...

  7. Sustainable landscaping - Wikipedia

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    Sustainable landscaping is a modern type of gardening or landscaping that takes the environmental issue of sustainability into account. According to Loehrlein in 2009 this includes design, construction and management of residential and commercial gardens and incorporates organic lawn management and organic gardening techniques.

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