My First Garden Show Me the Basics

 

How's My Dirt?
Intro
Drainage
Raised Beds
What's Growing
Parts of Soil
Soil Conditioners
Manure
Compost
Peat Moss
Leaves

Soil Conditioners

One of the best things to do for just about all soils is to add things that keep it in good shape. These things are called soil conditioners and include manure, compost, peat moss, and leaves. All of the soil conditioners are put on top of the soil (about 2-3 inches deep) and then mixed into the soil.

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