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Healthy soil is the foundation for a healthy organic garden. Learn about testing your soil, improving its texture, and increasing its fertility. You can also learn about different types of soil amendments here.
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Recipe to Make Your Own Organic Soil-Based Potting Soil Mix

Recipe for a simple soil-based organic potting mix made with garden soil, compost, and coarse sand.

Great Garden Soil: Why It Matters - Making it Great

What is great garden soil? Why is it so important, and, more importantly, how do you make yours great? This article from About.com Gardening Guide Marie Iannotti dishes the dirt on soil.

Preparing the Soil in Spring

Spring can be a tricky time for working in the garden. The soil has to be dried out enough for you to work in it. This article explains how to know that the time is right.

Potting Soil Recipes

It can be somewhat difficult to find quality organic potting soil mixes in home and garden centers. The best way to ensure quality is to mix some soil yourself. This article contains recipes for seedling mixes, soil-based mixes, and soil-less mixes.

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