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Soils, Compost, and Fertilizer

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Updated: July 12, 2023

Soil Testing and Soil Testing Labs

Everything you need to know about soil testing.
garden soil in basket
Updated: February 17, 2023

Common Soil Problems

Typical problems with soils in Maryland.
soil with no nutrient value
Updated: May 19, 2022

Soil, Compost, and Fertilizer for the Home Garden

Learn why soil is so important for plant growth and health. Information on soil testing, compost, and fertilizer.
soil and a rake
Updated: August 10, 2023

Soil Health, Drainage, and Improving Soil

Soil health, drainage, and improving soil in Maryland
cross section of healthy soil
Updated: July 24, 2023

Garden Fertilizer Basics

Fertilizer basics and more!
Updated: July 4, 2023

Soil Basics

Soil basics in Maryland
handfull of soil
Updated: June 21, 2023

Composting & Native Gardens at QWP

With the cooperation of the staff of Quiet Waters Park in Annapolis, the Composting and Native Gardens project began in 2003. From late April to early November, Master Gardeners teach the public how to successfully compost their yard waste and kitchen scraps.
Composting Demonstration
Updated: February 20, 2023

Improve Soil Health for a Climate-Resilient Garden

Soil and climate change: Healthy soils store carbon in the form of carbon dioxide and organic matter. Improving soil health is a climate change solution.
sowing seeds in a furrow of soil
Updated: February 17, 2023

Indoor Worm Composting or Vermicomposting

Basic information on composting indoors with worms.
worm compost and worms
Updated: February 17, 2023

Fertilizing Trees and Shrubs and Nutrient Deficiency Symptoms

Newly planted trees do not benefit from fertilizer.