“Now I know a refuge never grows… from a chin in a hand in a thoughtful pose… gotta tend the earth if you want a rose.†~ Indigo Girls (Photo by Dieter Joel Jagnow)

All life depends upon the soil. Life cannot exist without soil and there can be no soil without life. They both have evolved together.  This thin layer of loose, soft material, held in place by gravity, is the only thing standing between life and lifelessness. Gardeners who work and amend the soil help maintain this beautiful, delicate balance.

Today’s guest is Jennifer Schutter, horticulture specialist for University of Missouri Extension. She talks about the different types of amendments that can be added to the soil to improve it.

More information:

Improving Lawn and Landscape Soils

A guide to soils, plant nutrition and nutrient management

A guide to mulches