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Grow with KARE: DIY soil texture test for home gardeners

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — Understanding the texture of your garden soil is crucial for successful planting and gardening. Soil texture affects water retention, drainage, aeration, and nutrient ...

Spring starts in the soil: Preparing silty-to-sandy soils for success

Successful spring gardening starts long before the plants go into the ground. In east Idaho, gardeners commonly work with ...
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In the Garden: Understanding soil texture: A key to successful gardening

Have you ever watered your garden and noticed the water takes a long time to drain or percolate through the soil? You might want to investigate your soil texture. Anthony Simerlink is a University of ...

Why Skipping Soil Testing Could Be Sabotaging Your Garden’s Root Development

Here’s why soil testing is essential: 1. Nutrient Deficiencies: A soil test reveals the nutrient levels in your garden, ...
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The Best Soil for Succulents: Nutrients, Drainage, and Texture

Katherine Gallagher is a writer and sustainability expert. She holds a B.A. in English Literature from Chapman University and a Sustainable Tourism certificate from the GSTC. Succulents may be one of ...
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When is a soil too dry for plants to take up water?

Water evaporates from plant leaves through minuscule holes called stomata. At a global scale, this process — called transpiration — is a key component of the terrestrial water cycle. When soil is ...