Soil is the foundation for a healthy and productive garden. This webinar covers basic soil characteristics and how it impacts plant health. It also explains how to use digital tools like the USDA Web Soil Survey to identify soil types, parent materials, and drainage classes in your area.
Learn how testing your soil through labs like the UW Soil and Forage Lab helps monitor nutrient levels, pH, and lead contamination in urban soils. Finally, see how adding organic matter and top-dressing with high-quality compost can improve overall soil structure, drainage, and fertility.
