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.
Here’s how to create loose, well-draining soil that will help your plants be productive.

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It might grow sullen and leggy but there’s a lot to love about lavender.
If you’ve found yourself googling “How to prevent a lavender plant from going woody”, we understand your frustration. Do not give up yet as there are a few tips that might help!
To keep lavender bright and perky you’ve got to provide it with sandy, well-drained soil. Lavenders like an excess of sunlight, and if you can manage one, a spot out of the rain.

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A soil test will let you know what type of soil you have and what needs to be added to the soil to make it productive.

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In organic gardening, one of the most important things to recognize is that soil is not inert – it is a thriving, living ecosystem – a complex web of life essential to almost all our gardening and growing.

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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.

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Plants are like people in regards to their taste preferences - some like sour foods and some like sweet foods. And that’s where the pH level of soil and its affect on plant growth comes into play.

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