It’s More Than Just Dirt! Horticultural Science
What’s the Difference between Soil and Dirt?
Types of Soil Pores
Types of Soil Water
Soil Drainage
Why use Artificial Soil? Control of Fertility Control of Fertility Increased Drainage Increased Drainage Less Chance of Contamination by Bacteria, Fungi, Nematodes, etc Less Chance of Contamination by Bacteria, Fungi, Nematodes, etc
The Components of Artificial Soil Peat Moss Peat Moss Vermiculite- Water Retention Vermiculite- Water Retention Perilite- Drainage Perilite- Drainage Bark (Region Dependent)- Water Retention Bark (Region Dependent)- Water Retention Slow Release Fertilizer - Nutrients Slow Release Fertilizer - Nutrients