Soil - The Beginning of Any Good Garden

Gardening starts with good soil. Good soil is basically soil that has the proper fertility to satisfy a growing plant's needs. What does that mean? Well, click and I'll tell you.

Improving your soil is not the fun part of gardening, but it is vitally important. Great soil means your plants will be healthier with less effort on your part. It's the foundation of your garden. Here are tips for determining how good your soil it and how you can make it even better.

Compost is often called black gold because of its value in improving garden soil. When used as a soil amendment, compost can transform almost any type of soil into good garden soil. It's inexpensive and easy to use, too.

Mulch has many uses and comes in many forms. Some feed the soil, some never decompose. Decide what it is you want from a layer of mulch, before you make your selection.

It's one of the most puzzling questions in gardening. How soon to plant in spring can be tricky. There is no precise time, you have to wait until the soil is thawed, drained and warmed. Here's how to test your soil.