soil amendments - Fine Gardening

  • handful of biochar
    How-To

    What Is Biochar, and Is It Really Good for the Garden?

    While biochar is by no means new, it is relatively new to the world of horticulture as a mainstream soil amendment. But what is it exactly? Biochar is a substance…

  • healthy garden soil
    Collection

    Maintaining Healthy Garden Soil

    Many people think of soil as dead, decomposed organic matter and minerals. But it’s much more than that. Soil is full of life. Trillions of organisms live in soil, using…

  • How-To

    Getting to the Coir of the Matter

    Gardeners for years have lined their hanging baskets with long-fiber coir. Learn how this material differs from peat.

  • Article

    Vermicompost as a Soil Amendment

    You may have heard that worm castings make an excellent addition to the soil in your garden beds. But what's the scoop on worm poop?

Fine Gardening Magazine

Fine Gardening - Issue 223
Gardening: The Original Outdoor Living | Letter from the Editor
Fine Gardening – Issue 222
February Does Have a Purpose After All | Letter from the Editor
Fine Gardening – Issue 221
Tips for Upcycling Garden Trash into Useful Tools
Fine Gardening – Issue 220
End-of-Season Regrets | Letter from the Editor
Fine Gardening

Follow

Newsletter

Membership & Magazine

Taunton Network

© 2025 Active Interest Media. All rights reserved.

Fine Gardening receives a commission for items purchased through links on this site, including Amazon Associates and other affiliate advertising programs.