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Top-dressing is a simple, high-impact practice that improves soil organic matter, nutrient availability, moisture retention, and turf and plant health. In Vermont,…
Read articleUnderstanding Vermont Soils: Clay and Sand Basics Soil in Vermont varies from heavy glacial clays in valleys and lowlands to coarse sandy…
Read articleRejuvenating depleted garden soil in Vermont requires an approach that respects the local climate, soil types, and seasonal rhythms. With colder winters,…
Read articleVermont gardeners face a mix of excellent growing conditions and tough soil realities: shallow, rocky glacial till; compacted clay pockets; and naturally…
Read articleNutrient runoff from residential lawns is a leading source of phosphorus and nitrogen pollution entering Vermont’s lakes, rivers, and groundwater. Preventing that…
Read articleWhy Vermont Gardeners Should Consider Compost Tea Compost tea is a concentrated liquid brewed from finished compost that gardeners apply to soil…
Read articleCompacted clay is a common problem in Vermont yards and gardens. Heavy clay soils pack tightly, shed water, restrict root growth, and…
Read articleWhy pH matters in Vermont soils Soil pH controls nutrient availability, microbial activity, and plant vigor. In Vermont, many soils trend acidic…
Read articleIntroduction Soil texture is one of the most important physical properties that controls how nutrients move, are retained, and become available to…
Read articleVermont’s soils are the product of glacial history, variable parent material, varied land use, and a climate that alternates between cold, snowy…
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