The Secrets of Soil
Soil may not be the most obvious element in a great garden—after all it’s usually covered with plants. But when this essential element is out of balance, undernourished or unhealthy in some way, your plants just can’t thrive. Unless you’re a scientist, soil may seem like a bit of a mystery. But there are plenty of things a gardener can do to make the soil better. And they aren’t super technical or back breaking. I talked to four soil experts with different approaches to improving the soil, and they shared some of their favorite products and techniques that anyone can use to grow a better garden. Here’s what they had to say.
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John Biernbaum
Professor of Horticulture, Michigan State University
Dr. John Biernbaum has been teaching horticulture for more than 30 years, and one of his favorite subjects is soil. The best soil starts with a healthy dose of
