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Garden Soils & Garden Fertilizers

Ironite

Ironite is a soil supplement and fertilizer used primarily on golf greens and athletic fields.

Fertilizing with Nitrogen and Phosphorus

Plants need both major and minor nutrients. Minor nutrients (also called “trace elements”) are usually supplied by the soil, but plants use major nutrients in large enough quantities that we should add them regularly.

Alkaline Soil

It’s easier to choose native plants that are well-adapted to local conditions than to fight nature to acidify your soil.

In The Bag

Weary of trying to figure out what exactly is in all those plastic bags at the garden center? Here’s your guide to the dizzying array of packaged soils and amendments on the market.

Wildflower Sod

Tired of fighting the lawn wars?

Compost 101

Compost is an excellent source of organic material.

Cover Crops and Green Manures

You can improve your soil in a few weeks this fall with the time-honored practice of growing a cover crop.

Making Amends

Members share their tips for improving soil.

Garden Basics: Natural Nutrients

Plants, like other living things, need nutrients to keep growing.

Garden Basics: Soil Savvy

Here's a primer to help you understand one of your garden's most basic ingredients.