Soil Science
Building soil that holds water and feeds plants through the season, from seed-raising mix to biofumigation.
Is My Soil Safe to Grow Food In? Lead and Other Backyard Contaminants
Lead from old paint is the contaminant that actually matters in most Australian backyards, and it concentrates in the soil against the walls. How to get a real test, what the 300 mg/kg guideline means, and what to do at each result.
How to Prepare a Garden Bed for Planting
Why bed preparation matters
Bed preparation quietly decides how the rest of the season goes. Plants need soil that holds them upright, lets roots r...
Understanding Your Garden Soil Before You Sow
Two different jobs
Soil advice gets confusing because two different jobs keep getting mixed together. Improving the ground you grow crops in is one...