Soil Health. Grow a healthy garden from the ground up! Here’s how to improve your soil.Soil Health. Grow a healthy garden from the ground up! Here’s how to improve your soil.

Test It!

 

Check fertility and pH, then amend or fertilize as needed. 


Deluxe Garden Soil Testing Kit

Ideal soil test kit for home gardeners

Quickly determines the pH, nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium levels in your soil so you can grow your very best flowers, vegetables and herbs ever. Easy-to-use kit is supplied with everything you need to perform 15 tests each for available nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, and 30 tests for soil pH.Diagrammed instructions provide step-by-step test procedures.  Laminated color charts are provided to quickly determine the test results.Includes all hardware and supplies needed to complete the tests. Three handbooks are provided for reference:  A Study of Soil Science, LaMotte Soil Handbook and Garden Guide Manual to help interpret results and provide basic guidelines for lime and fertilizer recommendations to make your soil the very best for plant growth.
 
$69.95
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Amend It!

Dig in leaves in the fall and compost in the spring. Shop All Composters

  1. Kitchen Compost Pail
    Kitchen Compost Pail
    Keep kitchen scraps but not the odor!
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  2. Mr. Spin® Compost Tumbler
    Mr. Spin® Compost Tumbler
    The perfect backyard companion.
    $129.95
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  3. Ms. Tumbles® Compost Tumbler
    Ms. Tumbles® Compost Tumbler
    Perfect for small-space composting.
    $99.95
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  4. aerobin 200
    Aerobin 200 Composter
    Embrace a greener lifestyle with the Aerobin 200: compact, powerful, and designed for the modern eco-conscious enthusiast.
    $307.95
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  5. Aerobin 400 Insulated Composter
    Aerobin 400 Insulated Composter
    Effortless Composting - No Turning Required!
    $479.45
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Fertilize It!

Even healthy soil can use an occasional boost: Choose from all-purpose or plant-specific. Shop all fertilizers

  1. Plant Food, Burpee Enhanced Tomato + Edibles 8-4-4
    Plant Food, Burpee Enhanced Tomato + Edibles 8-4-4
    Fuel vegetables, herbs and fruit with the right blend of nutrients.
    $14.95
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  2. Plant Food, Burpee Enhanced All Purpose - 5-5-5
    Plant Food, Burpee Enhanced All Purpose - 5-5-5
    For vibrant flower gardens and productive vegetable gardens!
    $14.95
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  3. Organic Coconut Coir Concentrate Seed Starting Soil 2-pack
    Organic Coconut Coir Concentrate Seed Starting Soil 2-pack
    Compressed organic seed starting and potting soil made from 100% natural & sustainable coconut coir. Two 8-quart bricks
    $14.95
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  4. Organic Biochar Blend
    Organic Biochar Blend
    An organic wood by-product from sustainably managed forests, Biochar enriches soil, improves pH and retains moisture.
    $42.95

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  5. Premium Organic Potting Mix, 9 Quart
    Premium Organic Potting Mix, 9 Quart
    Promotes healthy growth for all flowers, vegetables and herbs!
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Cover It!

Ground cover reduces erosion, conserves moisture, moderates the temperature and feeds the soil over time. Shop all weed and pest control

  1. Weed Control Film
    Weed Control Film
    Keeps weeds out and lets water, air and warmth in.
    $39.95
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  2. Garden Staples
    Garden Staples
    Secure landscape fabrics, plastic, tarps, netting, row covers and more!
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  3. Silver Mulch
    Silver Mulch
    Bountiful disease-free harvest.
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  4. Reflective Red Mulch Film
    Reflective Red Mulch Film
    Boosts tomato production by 20%.
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  5. Planters Paper Mulch 2 X 50
    Planters Paper Mulch 2 X 50
    Black or brown paper made from recycled fiber raises soil temperature.
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The Importance of Soil Health

Helpful resources for garden success! Find more expert advice and inspiration in our Garden Guide.

Understanding the Importance of Soil

Burpee How to Amend SoilBurpee How to Amend Soil

When and How to Amend Soil

How to Refresh Garden Soil

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