Proper Organic Soil Preparation

The initial misconception most new organic gardeners have about their soil is that any thing can grow in any type of soil. All you have to do is throw a few seeds in the ground and boom you have a natural garden, this is a train of thought that will not benefit you AT ALL!

You must also insure that your soil has the proper levels of hydrogen, phosphates acidity in the soil which is often referred to as the ph factor in the soil. One of the best ways to determine if you have right kind of soil for organic gardening is to take a sample of your soil to your county agriculture agent or to your local nursery.

There happens to be a lot of materials out there about composting and the last thing you need is another one that explains the technical aspect of the process and the scientific basis behind the importance of using composts.  So let's us simplify the situation a bit . . .

When composting, you will need materials rich in carbon and nitrogen namely fruits and vegetable scraps and other table scraps except left over bones because they attract a number of pests and animals. Other products include eggshells, grass or shrub clippings, pine needles, seaweed and kelp, coffee grounds, wood ash, tea leaves, cardboard and shredded paper, corn stalks, wood chips, and sawdust. 


I was attempting to provide you with a more simplified view of the composting and hopefully you received some useful and simple tips.  For more detailed information you will want to read further!  Just remember that composting is difficult only if you want it to be, but if you need some reinforcement to help you along then this is what you need to succeed.