Before you dig a garden, it's important to figure out what type of soil you have and then select plants (and amend your soil) ...

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Many nutrients, such as calcium and magnesium, may be supplied to plants solely from reserves held ... is referred to as cation exchange capacity or CEC. Soils are composed of a mixture of sand, silt, ...

Home gardens have unique priorities and economic considerations compared to commercial farms. Although soil science principles remain consistent, gardening practices and solutions may differ ...

and sandy soil often lacks moisture and nutrients many vegetables and flowering plants need, but supports drought-tolerant plants. Silt: More fertile than sandy soil, silt particles’ size is ...