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We all know that light and water are key to gardening, but it’s very rare that we give thought to the health of the soil, particularly the contamination that may be present in it. It's rewarding to ...

Before applying fertilizer or any other soil amendment, it's a good idea to see what the soil already contains. That way you won't be inadvertently increasing a nutrient the soil already has plenty of ...