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Family. KNOW YOUR SOIL TYPE Soil is a result of different sizes
and quantities of rock particles. Air and moisture amounts
within the soil influence soil conditions. The amount of organic
matter, also known as humus, is extremely important. Organic
material comes from decayed plants or animals providing growing
plants with nutrients. The soil has a pH value which measures
acidity and alkalinity on a scale from (acidic) 1-14 (alkaline),
7 being neutral. Some plants prefer a more acidic or a more
alkaline soil, but generally most plants thrive in a low acidic
to neutral soil. By knowing the pH level of the garden soil it
will let you know if adjustments in the soil are needed for
better growing conditions for your plants. Being aware of the pH
level in the soil, also helps you choose the right plants that
will thrive in that particular pH level. To determine the soil's
pH value you need to do a Soil Test. Some nurseries may have
these available for purc