Soil Amendments

Fertilization
Soil amendments are materials added to soil to improve
- Water Retention
- Permeability
- Water Infiltration
- Drainage
- Aeration and Structure
The goal of soil amendments is to provide a better environment for plant roots.
Soil amendments are throughly mixed into the soil to increase water and air movement and in increase root growth.
Types of Soil Amendments
Organic |
Inorganic |
Sphagnum Peat |
Vermiculite |
Wood Chips |
Perlite |
Grass Clippings |
Tire Chunks |
Straw |
Pea Gravel |
Compost |
Sand |
Manure |
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Biosolids |
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Sawdust |
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wood ash |
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