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

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