Consider the environmental costs of using it. Soil works harder
in an intensively planted garden, and so it needs more
attention. Do plants grow best in alkaline or acid soil? A
healthy spring garden starts this fall with soil-enriching cover
crops! How to build the nitrogen content of your soil in a safe,
organic way Harness the sun’s power to defeat soilborne pests
and pathogens. For a healthy, well-fed garden, start with a soil
test. Mycorrhizal fungi could be the secret ingredient to making
the perfect soil. What is pH and how does it affect your plants?