Soil
Get soil advice in news, features, tips and tricks collated and compiled by the experts at Homes & Gardens.
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Best plants for chalky soil – 10 flowers, shrubs and trees that will thrive in dry and alkaline conditions
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Are your blooms looking lacklustre? Your soil may be lacking in this one vital nutrient. Here are 5 ways to add nitrogen to your soil for prolific, healthy plants
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Tired of looking at bare soil under trees? These 5 shade-tolerant shrubs will maximize greenery in problem areas
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Suffering from waterlogged soil in your yard? These 5 moisture-absorbing trees can solve drainage nightmares naturally and fast
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How to cover bare soil in winter – 6 expert ways
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We discovered the easiest hack to improve soil quality just in time for World Soil Day – and all you need to do is grow these 5 plants
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Best ground cover plants to prevent soil erosion – expert-approved species to stabilize sloping areas
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How to improve drainage in raised beds – for optimum soil health
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How to make soil more acidic – 11 easy ways to amend your soil to keep acid-loving plants happy
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How to winterize a vegetable garden and improve soil health for next year
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What does soil mean on a washer? Appliance experts explain this misunderstood setting
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How to stop soil freezing in winter – to protect soil and plant health
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Why is it important to fertilize a vegetable garden in the fall? Expert advice on feeding your soil ahead of warmer months
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6 plants that will grow almost anywhere – even in nutrient-poor soil
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Can potting soil catch fire? As temperatures rise, there are fire risks to consider
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Best full sun ground cover plants – 6 attractive options that can tolerate direct sun and dry soil
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Are pennies good for soil? Here's what experts have to say about this latest plant hack
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Best flood-resilient plants – 12 expert picks that thrive in water-logged soil
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How often to fertilize a raised bed for healthy soil and flourishing plants year after year
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What is the best potting soil for indoor plants? Experts share helpful tips
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Growing without soil – the pros and cons of hydroponic gardening
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What is the best soil for container gardening? Expert insights for happy, healthy plants
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Does cinnamon remove mold from soil? We ask the experts
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How to grow plants in sand instead of soil – experts share tips for this alternative gardening method
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How to grow houseplants without soil – experts share their tips on hydroponics
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The secrets of soil: Can yard dirt boost our happiness and health?
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No dig gardening – how to boost soil and plant health with this simple system
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What soil to use for succulents – expert tips for helping these popular plants thrive
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How to turn over soil in your vegetable garden – to prepare for the new growing season
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