3. Selecting the Right Soil
In this segment, you'll learn the pros and cons of different kinds of soil and soilless mixes. Then we'll review a number of common gardening situations, and Robert helps you select the best soil.
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4. Plant Nutrients
In this segment, you'll learn about the nutrients that plants need and understand the NPK numbers on a container of fertilizer. Then you'll learn the…
Robert Pavlis
Robert Pavlis
5. Selecting the Right Fertilizer
In this lecture, we'll take a deeper dive into fertilizer and help you select the right one for your gardening needs. [video url="www.motherearthnews.com/videos/understanding-soil-course/selecting-the-right-fertilizer/Right Fertilizer (Understanding…
Robert Pavlis
Robert Pavlis
6. Testing Soil Nutrients
In this segment, we'll compare several different soil test options and compare the results from each. Robert shows you how to properly take a soil…
Robert Pavlis
Robert Pavlis
7. Testing Soil pH
In this segment, Robert defines pH; explains why it is important to plants; shows you how to test it; and then discusses if, when, and…
Robert Pavlis
Robert Pavlis
8. Testing Soil Texture
In this segment, we'll take a deep dive into soil texture. Robert explains what it is, how to measure it, and how to use texture…
Robert Pavlis
Robert Pavlis
9. Soil and Fertilizer Myths
Soil myths are common and in this segment we'll look at a number of gardening myths that deal with soil. Understanding these myths can ultimately…
Robert Pavlis
Robert Pavlis
10. The Rhizosphere
Our final lecture of the program! The rhyzosphere is a thin layer around plant roots. Many gardeners don't know about it, but it is critical…
Robert Pavlis
Robert Pavlis
