Top 51 Soil Projects

1. 1. Sod Removal, Soil Prep and Weed Control

   Garden beds are a great way to lay out a vegetable garden. DIY shows how to clear the space, prep the soil and shield ag...

2. 2. The Benefits of Compost

   The DIY Network experts discuss how compost gives plants an added natural boost without the use of synthetic fertilizers...

3. 3. Tips for Watering Lawn in Summer

   The gardening experts at the DIY Network urge you to consider everything from soil properties to watering equipment when...

4. 4. 5 Frequent Questions About Yard Prep for Growing Vegetables

   DIY answers the top five questions about preparing the yard for a vegetable garden.

5. 5. How to Use Solarization to Keep Soil in Great Shape

   

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   Solarization employs plastic to heat up the soil, eliminating garden pests and diseases that overwinter in the soil.

   Time:

   2 hours

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

6. 6. Conducting a Soil Test

   Learn about the benefits of conducting a simple soil test. The DIY Network experts discuss how test results can tell you...

7. 7. Soil Preparation

   Organic amendments will help correct soil deficiencies in a new garden.

8. 8. Weeds as Warnings

   DIY Network offers tips on how you can let weeds tell you what's wrong with your garden.

9. 9. Sod (02:48)

   

10. 10. How to Build Raised Garden Beds

    

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    Follow these simple steps to clear the space, prep the soil and shield against weeds for raised garden beds.

    Time:

    Several Weekends

    Cost:

    $250 - $500

    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate

11. 11. Planting Tomatoes

    The DIY Network experts share these tips for growing tomatoes in your summer vegetable garden.

12. 12. Soil Amendments 101

    The experts at DIY Network provide tips on the best types of soil to use around the yard.

13. 13. Building a Planting Bed (00:60)

    

14. 14. Simple Soil Tests

    DIY Network experts show how a few simple tests can determine what you need to do to help your soil and improve your gar...

15. 15. How to Choose and Use a Rototiller

    The rotary tiller, which uses metal tines to break up the soil, is one of the most valuable tools a garden can have. The...