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Start your garden right

An ounce of preparation for a summer of garden bounty

Apr. 19, 2018 – Gardeners, are you eager for winter to lose its icy grip? There’s no time like the present to improve your garden knowledge! Soils Matter, Soil Science Society of America’s science-based blog, provides insights to starting off the garden season.Colorful row signs for a vegetable garden

  • First things first: start with good soil! A few simple at-home observations, paired with soil analysis from a lab, can help you keep up with your garden’s needs. Read more. 
  • Digging a hole is simple, right? A little planning and better technique can give your plants the best chance at success. Dig in here. 
  • Start thinking about companion planting! The Three Sisters planting famously brings together ecologically-complementary crops, but there are others to consider, too. Find out more.  

Soils Matter is a blog of the Soil Science Society of America (SSSA). New blogs are posted on the 1st of and 15th of every month and are written by member scientists.

The Soil Science Society of America is an international scientific and professional society with its headquarters in Madison, WI. Our members are dedicated to advancing the field of soil science in relation to food production, environmental quality, sustainability, waste management and wise land use. We work at universities, government research facilities and private businesses across the United States and the world.