Plus, tips for improving your soil’s health.
), its best to check what species are native to your location and zone.
How Do You Know You Have Poor Soil?
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Did you diga bag of soilout of the clearance bin and are now second-guessing that decision?
Was your garden thriving at one point and now not doing so well?
If the water drains within five minutes, the soil has adequate drainage.
If its very light-colored and falls apart easily, you’ll needto amend itwith more organic matter.
Consider Amending Your Soil
Amending or adding things to your soil can improve its health.
Healthy soil is bioactive, often using symbiotic relationships between insects, worms, and other microorganisms.