Soil Care

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As stewards of the land it is important to realize that the soil is alive. The living organisms in the soil represent the key to plant health and to human health. Soil microorganisms are the essential link between mineral reserves and plant growth. Ecological soil management aims at assisting all soil organisms instead of substituting them with a simplified chemical system. When synthetic chemical fertilizers are applied to the soil, Nature’s delicate balance becomes interrupted as essential microorganisms become eliminated, compaction of the soil occurs and weeds become prevalent. Here at Aura Front you will find the highest quality organic fertilizers, soil amendments, micro-nutrients, and foliar spraying materials that will enhance soils and plants for traditional, transitional and organic gardeners and farmers.

10 benefits to Organic Soil Care and Treatment

Today organic lawn care treatment has gained popularity and acceptance because of the ‘eco-friendly green movement’ as well as because of the inherent benefits that stem from organic lawn care. Maybe organic fertilizers are a bit slow-acting, but they have a surer way of acting more beneficently. Today more and more people are switching over to organic lawn care. There are so many benefits—to the grass, to the soil, to the humans and pets and to environment that organic manure automatically scores over the chemical fertilizers. But before doing the switching, it is best to get rid of all the weeds, pests and other problems in your lawn.

Whats your soil Type?

There are three basic different types of soils. The three soil types are clay soils, loamy soils and sandy soils. Loamy soils are the ideal; the other two soil types present challenges for irrigation. But how do you find out which type of soil you have? Although there are more sophisticated ways to find out your soil type, I present the simplest way below. It literally involves taking matters into your own hands. Start by picking up a marble sized piece of soil and rolling it into a ball.

Clay Soil

Sandy Soil

Loam Soil