Soil, Compost, and Fertilizer for the Home Garden

Soil makes plant and animal life possible. Learn how to test and improve your soil for a healthy landscape.

Basic Soil Information

• Soil Testing and Soil Testing Labs
• (PDF) Understanding Soil Test Results
• Soil Basics
• Soil Health, Drainage, and Improving Soil
• Cover Crops to Protect and Improve Your Soil
• Organic Matter and Soil Amendments
• Soil to Fill Raised Beds
• Soil Problems
• Lead in Garden Soils
• (PDF) Control Soil Erosion and Rainwater Runoff

Compost

• How to Make Compost at Home
• Indoor Worm Composting or Vermicomposting 

Fertilizer

• Fertilizer Basics
• Fertilizing Trees and Shrubs
• Fertilizing Vegetables