(2016). Using the double- exponential water retention equation to determine how soil pore- size distribution is linked to soil texture. Soil and Tillage Research, 156, 119-130.Ding, D.; Zhao, Y.; Feng, H.; Peng, X.; Si, B. Using the double-exponential water retention equation...
A good soil test will evaluate the basic texture of your soil—sand, silt, or clay—and determine its acidity—the pH level. The available nutrients, including magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, and potassium, will be calculated, and recommendations will be made for raising each to the correct le...
To determine your soil type and fertility, take soil samples from different parts of your yard and have them tested for soil type, organic matter content, pH, and nutrient levels. Soil pH affects a plant’s ability to absorb nutrients. Let the lab know what you will be growing and ask ...
Soluble salt test strips: Soluble salt test strips are paper strips that are dipped into a soil extract. The color of the strip changes based on the EC value of the soil extract, and the result can be compared to a color chart to determine the EC value. Electrical resistivity imaging (ER...
Does manure improve the texture of the soil? Organic manure adds organic matter calledto the soil, which restores the soil texture for better retention of water and aeration of soil. What is tillage and tilth? Tillage is the mechanical manipulation of soil with tools and implements for obtaining...
How and when to prune depends on the type you are growing. You’ll need to determine whether your plant blooms on old wood, new wood, or both before proceeding to prune. Learn more here: How to Prune Hydrangeas. Soil: All like well-drained soil that is rich in organic matter. Soil...
After measuring the pH of soil, fertilizers can help adjust the pH to a necessary level, in most cases a slightly acidic level. But proper research should be done to determine which pH will be best for the plants. Generally, organic and nitrogen-based fertilizers add more nutrients and decay...
If your soil needs to be more acidic, sulfur may be used to lower the pH. For raising the pH, lime is most commonly used. The amount of either material used will depend on the amount of change you need to make. The recommendations provided on the product label will help you determine...
Knowing the type of soil you have can help you choose techniques to enhance its good qualities. The best garden soil should have proper balance of minerals, water, organic matter, and air. The relative amounts of clay, silt, and sand particles determine your soil texture: Clay particles are...
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