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Building Fertile Soil
- Guide to creating and maintaining good quality soil.
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Soil
- Gardening and in particular, soil information from the Oregon State University.
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Soil and Fertilizers
- Publications about fertilizing a number of different plants, from the North Dakota State University.
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Soil Management
- A number of publications (in PDF format) dealing with topics about soil.
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Soil Resource Management
- References about the fertility, compaction, testing and conservation of soil. Published by the University of Nebraska.
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Understanding Your Soil
- An introduction to understanding the basic components of soil.
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Iron Chlorosis
- Explains iron chlorosis in trees and plants, and how to correct it.
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Lead Contamination In The Garden, HYG-1149-93
- Ohio State University
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Guidelines for Choosing a Soil-Testing Laboratory, HYG-1133-99
- Ohio State University
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Soil Testing is an Excellent Investment for Garden Plants and Commercial Crops, HYG-1132-99
- Ohio State University
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Micronutrient Disorders, HYG-1252-98
- Ohio State University
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Fertilizing Vegetable Garden Soils, HYG-1601-92
- Ohio State University
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Improving Soils For Vegetable Gardening, HYG-1602-92
- Ohio State University
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Improving Soil
- Instructions for improving soil. Includes soil components, soil testing and soil amendments.
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Physical Characteristics of Growing Mixes, HYG-1251-97
- From Ohio State U.
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GreenSpace Online: pH and Your Soil's Health
- Offers an overview of soil acidity and the necessary major and minor elements.
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Better Homes and Gardens: Soil, Water & Fertilizers
- Includes articles on making potting mixes, proper watering techniques, nutrient needs, and mulching.
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Lawn Talk
- A range of lawn fertilizing articles beginning with "Choosing Fertilizers for Home Lawns".
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Island Lawn and Garden
- Concise discussion about organic and inorganic fertilizing along with a number of lawn fertilization topics.
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Fertilizer Registration and Penalties
- The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services offers advice on the fertilizer penalty system.
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Pesticides and Fertilizers in Turfgrass Environment
- Article detailing the application of fertilizers to turf.
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Nitrogen Fertilizer: Ammonium Nitrate
- Detailed chemical factsheet about the properties of ammonium nitrate.
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Nitrogen Fertilizer: Ammonium Sulfate
- Factsheet offering information about ammonium sulfate.
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Nitrogen Fertilizer: Urea
- Chemical information about the properties of urea.
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Responsible Fertilizer Practices for Lawns
- Outlines general fertilizer practices, nitrogen and phosphorus requirements, and application timing for lawns.
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Nitrogen Fertilizer: Diammonium Phosphate
- Factsheet about the chemical properties of diammonium phosphate.
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Soils and Soil Management
- Offers a database and search function of a range of articles about fertilizers.
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Washington State Department of Agriculture
- Information on products and their content of heavy metals, along with fertilizer laws and label requirements.
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Fertilizer Use and Abuse
- Discusses the uses of fertilizers.
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Fertilization of Lawns
- Details the benefits of and how to fertilize lawns.
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MDS Harris Turf
- A commercial soil-testing laboratory that provides soil and water testing as well as plant and tissue analysis for golf courses and athletic fields, as well as agronomic growers and dealers.
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Fertilizer Application
- Debates whether to fertilize with organic or inorganic products.
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Fertilizer Use
- Articles discussing the uses of fertilizer on certain types of plant (in pdf format).
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Fertilizing Landscape Plants
- Explains the necessities of fertilizing plants.
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Fertilizing Lawns
- Tips for fertilizing home gardens and in particular lawns.
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Fertilizing Woody Ornamentals
- Explains the best way to fertilize these types of plants.
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Extremely Green Gardening Company
- Online source for organic gardening products including fertilizers, biological pest control, soil test kits.
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Mineral Descriptions: What Minerals Do For Plants
- Brief account, of what minerals do for plants and soil.
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University of Maine Bulletin
- Information on fertilizers to supplement nutrients in the soil.
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Fertilizer Facts
- Discusses the factors to consider when choosing a fertilizer.
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Fertilizers for Container Crops
- Explains the basics for fertilizing certain types of potplants.
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Convenience Fertilizers For Home Landscapes
- Information on fertilizing shrubs and trees on home lanscapes.
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Mulching for a Healthy Landscape
- Illustrated guide on how and what to mulch with.
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Are Mulches a Good Idea?
- Discusses the types and effects of mulching.
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Much Ado About Leaves
- Suggestions and advice for using leaf mulch on garden beds.
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Beware of Sour Mulch
- Explains what materials can make mulches toxic to growing plants.
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Mulches for Gardens and Landscapes
- Article explaining the different types of mulch and how they should be applied in the garden.
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Mulches for the Landscape
- Discusses the advantages and disadvantages of mulching and along with how to apply different types of mulch.
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Easy Gardening : Mulching
- Illustrated explanation on how to mulch and what this does for growing plants.
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Mulches
- Discusses the uses and benefits of mulching, along with lists of mulches for different types of plants.
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Mulches for Water Conservation
- Explains what a mulch is and how it can be used to conserve water.
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Mulching Landscape Plants
- Explains how and when to mulch along with what to mulch with.
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Organic Mulches
- Explains the uses of mulching with organic materials.
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Using Mulches Around the Home
- Explains what mulch is and how it should be used.
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Composting Guide
- Good source for all your composting needs.
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Coldtech 93-2
- Fairly technical article about the construction of insulated compost containers and the composting of kitchen and garden waste in a cold climate.
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UK Composting Association
- Researching and promoting composting as a sustainable solution for organic waste management.
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Stan Slaughter, Eco-Troubadour
- "The Composters" educational program to promote reducing yard waste going into landfills.
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Florida's On-Line Composting Center
- Learn how to compost in Florida, search for terms, use interactive programs, find bins to build or buy, and learn about compost maturity tests you can do.
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Composting Council of Canada
- A national non-profit, member-driven organization with a charter to advocate and advance composting and compost usage
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Composting at Home
- A simple guide to composting at home.
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U.S. Composting Council
- Research, public education, composting and compost standards, expansion of compost markets and the enlistment of public support.
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Cornell Composting
- Access to a variety of composting educational materials and programs developed at Cornell University.
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BioCycle: Composting & Recycling
- The information source on composting & recycling wastes, In Business: Magazine for sustainable enterprises & communities
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City Farmer:Urban Home Composting
- Convincing city people to turn scraps of food and garden waste into soil-nourishing compost.
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Go 4 Green Composting
- The active living and environment program.
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Compost Resource Page
- Information for anyone interested in the various aspects of composting
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Digital Composter
- Gardening and composting information for the Southern California gardener, directory and calendar of San Diego gardening clubs and events.
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Master Composter
- Build a backyard compost pile, build or buy bins, worm composting, trench composting, soil incorporation, glossary, FAQ. Find your local program.
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Backyard Composting
- Austin, TX guide for composting yard and food waste.
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Beauty of Compost Heaps
- Yes, there is nothing better than a pile of rotting garbage.
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Composters Net
- A home coomposter comparison and rating chart to help people evaluate composting units on the market today. Forty-two composters with links are rated.
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Backyard Composting of Yard Waste
- Explains what composting is, why it is useful and how to do it.
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How Composting Works
- Illustrated tutorial shows what happens when solid waste is composted, how you can make your own compost, and why you benefit from composting.
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Composting in Clark County
- Composting and Vermicomposting information and resources available to the residents of Clark County Washington
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Rotating Barrel Composter
- Instruction to build your own rotating composter.
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The Adventures of Herman
- All about earth worms.
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Compost using Worms
- How to build or buy a worm compost system, worms to get, waste to put in, and how to maintain it.
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Green Culture
- List of composters, with pictures, descriptions, and links
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Eco Composting Ltd. Christchurch, England
- UK's largest Green Waste Composting facility
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White Violet Center for Eco-Justice
- Composting provides a vital way for organic farmers to fertilize their soil. Learn more about this sustainable technique.
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The Bird's Nest Bin
- The ultimate compost method it costs nothing and is as natural as a bird's nest.
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The Magic of Compost
- A free home gardening and composting newsletter is available at this site.
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Thinking Green Newsletter
- This is the site where you can get a free subscription to a new home gardening and composting newsletter
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Making Organic Compost with the HDRA
- A guide to making compost by the HDRA, Europe's largest organic gardening organisation. Dedicated to researching and promoting organic gardening, farming and food.
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Environmental Protection Agency's Composting
- Articles and publications from the EPA Office of Solid Waste.
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Composting: Journey to Forever
- Basic information on turning biological matter into useful compost.
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Cornell University Composting Resources
- Case studies, manuals, and information links related to composting waste on a household or municipal scale.
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Garden Compost Microorganisms
- Four scanning electron images of bacteria and fungi found in a garden compost. Includes resource links.
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Chicago Composting Guide
- Chicago Department of environment's official information for urban dwellers to effectively compost.
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The Compost Heap
- Resource for composting, recycling and organic gardening.
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Composting
- Offers advice on how composting works, how to build a composter, and a recipe for creating it.
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Home Composting Slide Show
- Step by step illustrated instructions and information about composting.
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Composting At Home
- Advice on how to compost and why it benefits the soil.
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Composting Practices
- Explains the benefits of composting.
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Garden Compost
- Details what a compost is along with how it can be used and maintained.
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Worm Composting
- Details how beneficial composting with red wiggler worms can be.
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Gardening Tips for Northeast Texas
- Articles detailing how to create a compost and what it can be used for.
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How To Build a Compost Bin
- Details how to build different composting units.
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Making and Using Compost
- Explains the composting process and the value of using it.
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Yard Care and Composting
- Details the various types of compost.
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Planet Green
- Pelletized compost and natural fertilizer is safe around children and pets. Analysis, 2-2-3 with 6% calcium and 1% iron. Dry and lightweight for shipping.
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Bug Breeder Calculator
- Information about using slaters and other bugs to compost paper and cardboard.
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Soils and Composting
- Basic information on building compost and worm bins, and soil improvement.
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Wriggler Wranch
- Vermicomposting, nightcrawlers, red worms, composting , castings, and worm dirt.
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Rot Web
- Provides basic information about home composting.
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The Composting Association
- Promotes best practice in composting and the uses of compost in the UK. News, information and events.
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Compost It
- Information about the home composting program from Lancashire County Council (UK) in association with HDRA Consultants.
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Ekolet/Biolett
- Modern, odorless composting toilet. Requires no chemicals, additives, water or mains drainage.
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Sun-Mar Composting Toilets
- Waste management in cottages, cabins, boats, and rural residential areas.
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Canada Office of Urban Agriculture
- A 30,000 sq. ft. office complex, utilizing composting toilets and other urban examples.
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Composting Toilets: References and Suppliers
- Listing of composting toilet, dry toilet, and greywater references and suppliers.
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Envirolet Composting Toilets
- Economical and environmental solution to septic for cottage, cabin, home or business. Waterless and low water models.
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The Natural Home Building Source
- Composting toilet sales, installation and service throughout the Rocky Mountain region.
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Cotuit Dry Toilets
- A small, customer-oriented manufacturer of self-contained waterless, airtight, integral-urinal toilets.
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CEPP Products for Lower-Impact Living
- The composting toilet system products and book about more than fifty types of systems.
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Ecological Dry Toilets
- Dry toilets, rainwater harvesting, wetlands for greywater treatment and organic gardening in Mexico.
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The Humanure Handbook: A Guide to Composting Human Manure
- Describes why and how to compost human manure.
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Composting Toilet Systems, Inc.
- An environmentally friendly array of waterless toilets that can be used in all types of conditions and areas. Clients include parks and municipalities.
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EcoTech
- Manufactures Norwegian design Carousel Composting Toilet System and supplies Ekologen Urine-Diverting Toilets (both dry and flush), TimberGrass Bamboo Flooring, and the Septic Protector.
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Clivus Multrum Waterless Composting Toilets-Australia
- Natural waste disposal system. How it works and how to buy one for commercial or household use.
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Clivus Multrum Composting Toilets - Global Home
- The original manufactured composting toilet. Dramatically reduces volume, yielding a clean end product which is safe to handle and use.
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Clivus Multrum - Europe
- Provider of composting toilet waste recycling systems for residential use and sites where reliable, odor-free public toilets are needed.
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Nature-Loo Composting toilet, Australia
- A simple, hygienic composting toilet system that manages human waste on site without using water.