Figuring out how to keep soil moist but not soggy can be challenging. Plants like tomatoes, zinnias, and melons need consistently moist soil, however, if the soil remains soggy they will develop root rot and die.
The trick to keeping soil moist but not soggy is to create well-draining soil before planting anything. The soil in containers and in-ground gardens needs to be amended so it will quickly drain away excess water yet retain even moisture to keep the plants thriving.
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Soil feeds the plants; if the soil is unhealthy the plants will be also. Healthy soil also uses less fertilizer and will produce plants that will need less pesticide.[Read more...] about What You Can do to Improve Soil Health
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