Soil texture is an important property and it plays a decisive role in several land-use-patterns. Nutrient holding capacity of soil is largely dependent on the soil texture. In addition to that, water holding capacity, water supplying capacity to plants, speed of movement of water through the soil, effectiveness in cleaning up waste water, shrink-swell nature […]
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Texture-by-Feel : An Innovative Method to Estimate Soil Texture
October 30th, 2008 · No Comments · Gardening Techniques, home gardening tips, soil
Tags:gardening·Soil Analysis·Soil Testing·Soil Texture·Texture By Feel
Soil Sampling: Learning with Right Techniques
August 26th, 2008 · 1 Comment · Gardening Techniques, home gardening tips, soil, soil and fertilizer
An active gardener knows the importance of soil testing. But do you know the right technique to derive a representative soil sample for such a soil test? As a matter of fact it is the first requirement to collect a most appropriate soil sample that can be submitted to a soil testing station or laboratory.
The […]
Tags:Depth of Soil Sampling·Soil Sampling·Soil Test
Tips for Effective Soil Amendments and Nutrition Balance
August 23rd, 2008 · No Comments · Gardening Techniques, home gardening tips, soil, soil and fertilizer
Nutrients present in the soil are prime determinants of its fertility. A soil test would always demonstrate the presence, absence, and requirements of nutrients. The soil in your garden may require further improvements if the soil -test results suggest so. In order to improve the soil quality you will have to ensure specific additions introducing […]
Tags:Soil Amendments·Soil Nutrition Level Improvement
Tips on Soil Testing For Gardening Scientifically
July 28th, 2008 · No Comments · Gardening Techniques, home gardening tips, soil, soil and fertilizer
Soil is one such subject, which needs maximum attention when it is referred to gardening. Soil science covers a vast variety of topics. You do not need to be a soil scientist first to be gardener but some important aspects related to the soil are of great pertinence.Quality of soil in your garden will be […]
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