As spring approaches and the weather warms, it signals the beginning of planting season. To prepare for planting, the first thing we have to prepare is our soil. Before you head out and grab your sod cutter to make room for a new veggie garden adventure, let’s take a minute to talk about dirt and soil. Soil is the most important element to consider after choosing what to grow in your garden. It acts as a medium for water and nutrients, it gives your plants a home and a strong anchor to grow in, and it provides protection from extremes during the growing season. Dirt vs. Soil, the Skinny What makes dirt different from soil? Let’s begin here: dirt is not alive, it is dead, and it offers nothing that your plants can use to grow. Dirt may have some of the same properties as soil, but unlike humus (or …
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