When you dig into your garden soil do you see strands of white? Does it hold water well and is full of earth worms? This is wonderful!
The strands that you see are part of the population of microorganisms that break down the soil and allow plants to absorb nutrients. Without these microorganisms your plants will not do well.
When you have ground where the topsoil is eroded or you use chemicals to “help” your plants, it will actually harm them by damaging the environment in the soil that allows it to be the best for your garden.
If you need to repair damage done by chemicals, it is sometimes best to replace the soil with composted soil that is free of chemicals. Many of those chemical products remain in the ground for years and never allow the soil to return to optimal health.
If your soil isn’t too damaged by long-term chemicals, you can add an “inoculant” which contains the missing microorganisms. Work it into the soil and reapply periodically.
You’ll be rewarded with lush greenery.