USU Horticulturist and Ogden Botanical Garden director, Jerry Goodspeed has tips on soil preparation.
Healthy Soil is the Key to a Successful Garden. How do you know if your soil is healthy? Here are some guidelines:
Healthy Soil:
• High Organic Matter
• Good nutrient Levels
• Good drainage
• Workable
• Holds some moisture
The best way to improve soil is to add organic matter.
Types of Organic Matter you can use:
Soil Pep
Aged Manure
Compost from different places
Grass clippings
Leaves
For more information on soil preparation and composting click on the following links:
http:extension.usu.edu/files/publications/factsheet/HG_Compost_02.pdf
http://extension.usu.edu/files/publications/factsheet/HG-Compost-01.pdf
http://extension.usu.edu/files/publications/factsheet/pub__8066784.pdf
http://extension.usu.edu/files/publications/publication/AG_Soils_2003-05.pdf
Jerry L. Goodspeed
Utah State University Extension
Weber County
Director – Ogden Botanical Gardens
(801) 399-8201
extension.usu.edu/weber/
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