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4 Types of Soil Every Gardener Should Know

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Clay, silty or sandy? Testing your soil type is an essential part of becoming a good gardener

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Soil type affects how it retains water and nutrients.Photograph: iStock/Getty Images (Photograph: iStock/Getty Images) I often ...

The Best Kind of Soil for Indoor Plants (Hint: It's Not Garden Soil)

Learn which type of soil is best for different kinds of houseplants, including tropicals, ferns, aroids, cacti, succulents, ...
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Henry Homeyer | Notes from the Garden: How is your soil, and how can you improve it?

Don't miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook. Most gardeners know that success in the garden depends on many factors: You can’t grow a sun-loving plant in a shady area, for example. And a shrub ...