Depending on where you live, you're likely to have one of six different types of soil: loam, clay, sandy, silty, chalk, or peat. Knowing which type of soil you have in your yard is important—and will ...

Potting soil, or potting mix, is a substrate that usually consists of garden soil, organic matter and minerals.

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High-quality soil should have good drainage and tilth, a dark color, a pleasant smell, and signs of life. Avoid soil that is compacted, visibly sandy, and shows no signs of active soil organisms.

Lynette Abbott continues her discussion on soil health by examining the effects of fertilisers on soil organisms ...