Compost & Soil 101

Understanding and Overcoming Hydrophobia in Soil: A New Mexico Gardener’s Guide

April 02, 2025Soilutions Team

If you live in New Mexico and garden, you’ve likely noticed that our dry climate can sometimes lead to a frustrating phenomenon in the garden: hydrophobia in soil and compost....

DIY Soil Testing

April 02, 2025Wendy Blair

By Wendy Blair, Master Gardener There are many methods for testing soil. Soil tests can tell you things like soil acidity, the percentage of organic matter in your soil,...

The Evolving Perception of Soil pH: Shifting from Chemistry to Biology

September 09, 2024Dawn Dewey

The Evolving Perception of Soil pH: Shifting from Chemistry to Biology For decades, the science of soil management has been dominated by the belief that pH levels were the most...

How to care for your Soilutions Compost and Soil

May 22, 2021Soilutions Team

You just got fresh Soilutions Compost or soil for your garden, now what? Working with bulk, living soil is different from bagged potting mixes and soils. Microbes, fungi, and beneficial bacteria...