The structure, fertility, drainage and acidity (pH) of your soil
all have an impact on the health of the plants. Knowing what
type of soil you have and how to improve it will help you to
create the best growing environment. More in Outdoors Achieving
a Fine Tilth for Sowing A level soil surface with a fine crumbly
texture, without large stones or old plant material, gives seeds
and young plants the best start. This can be achieved by lightly
drawing a metal-headed rake over previously dug soil in one
direction, then again at 90 degrees to the first raking.
Excerpted from Simple Steps: Vegetable Gardening © Dorling
Kindersley Limited 2007 Building a Deck Bench (01:02) Link Deck
Tile System (00:01:46) How to Build a Retaining Wall (05:56) Add
Shade With a Pergola (00:01:00) Mediterranean Patio (20:01) Kreg
Jig K3 Master System (01:48) Hardwood Moisture Damage (00:50)
Sitting Lodge (00:01:16) Canal Brick Courtyard (20:00) DIY Tire
Swings (03:23) Garden Water Features 12 Photos Front Porch Ideas
from Rate My Spac