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Common Soil Amendments

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Lime

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Benefits: Raises soil pH, reduces soil acidity, adds calcium and magnesium. Used to correct pH in acidic soils and improve nutrient availability.

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Perlite

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Benefits: Improves aeration and drainage, promotes root growth, lightweight. Used to aerate soil and improve drainage in heavy soils.

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Gypsum

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Benefits: Adds calcium without changing pH, improves soil structure, reduces soil salinity. Used to treat sodic soils and to add calcium.

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Manure

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Benefits: Adds nutrients, improves soil fertility, enhances microbial activity. Used as an organic fertilizer to enrich soil.

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Compost

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Benefits: Adds organic matter, improves soil structure, provides nutrients. Used to enhance soil fertility and microbial activity.

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Peat moss

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Benefits: Improves water retention, adds organic matter, slightly lowers pH for acid-loving plants. Used as a soil amendment for water retention.

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Green manure

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Benefits: Adds organic matter, fixes nitrogen, suppresses weeds. Used to cover crop that is grown and plowed into the soil.

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Biochar

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Benefits: Increases water retention, reduces nutrient leaching, sequesters carbon. Used to improve soil's physical and chemical properties.

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Mulch

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Benefits: Conserves soil moisture, reduces weed growth, regulates soil temperature. Used to cover the soil surface around plants.

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Vermiculite

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Benefits: Enhances water retention, aeration, and nutrient holding capacity. Used to condition the soil and improve its structure.

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