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Soil and Additives
Soil is a general term which refers to the earth that plants grow in. Sites which focus on issues and advice regarding soil and additives can be found here.
Sites should give information and/or advice about the quality of soil, how to improve soil, the chemical components of soil, or how to measure the amount of soil one needs to fill a specified area. Additives includes a range of topics such as mulch, fertilizer, and compost.
Sites that sell or showcase business' will not be listed here.
Sites should give information and/or advice about the quality of soil, how to improve soil, the chemical components of soil, or how to measure the amount of soil one needs to fill a specified area. Additives includes a range of topics such as mulch, fertilizer, and compost.
Sites that sell or showcase business' will not be listed here.
Sites in Soil and Additives
Building Fertile Soil
Guide to creating and maintaining good quality soil.
Soil
Gardening and in particular, soil information from the Oregon State University.
Soil and Fertilizers
Publications about fertilizing a number of different plants, from the North Dakota State University.
Soil Management
A number of publications (in PDF format) dealing with topics about soil.
Soil Resource Management
References about the fertility, compaction, testing and conservation of soil. Published by the University of Nebraska.
Improving Soil
Instructions for improving soil. Includes soil components, soil testing and soil amendments.
Better Homes and Gardens: Soil, Water & Fertilizers
Includes articles on making potting mixes, proper watering techniques, nutrient needs, and mulching.
Understanding the Soil Processes
Information about soil composition and the biological processes occurring within the soil.
About Compost
Describes composting as natural recycling, which occurs on a continuous basis in the natural environment.
Foster's Sustainable Organic Soil Program
Resources to learn the importance of using natural products to take care of the soil ecosystem.
Iron Chlorosis
Explains iron chlorosis in trees and plants, and how to correct it.
Lead Contamination In The Garden, HYG-1149-93
Ohio State University
Micronutrient Disorders, HYG-1252-98
Ohio State University
Physical Characteristics of Growing Mixes, HYG-1251-97
From Ohio State U.
Soil Testing is an Excellent Investment for Garden Plants and Commercial Crops, HYG-1132-99
Ohio State University
Guidelines for Choosing a Soil-Testing Laboratory, HYG-1133-99
Ohio State University
Improving Soils For Vegetable Gardening, HYG-1602-92
Ohio State University
Fertilizing Vegetable Garden Soils, HYG-1601-92
Ohio State University
World of Soil
An introduction to understanding the basic components of soil. |
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