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What are soil amendments?

Last Updated: October 29, 2011

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A soil amendment is any material added to a soil to improve its physical properties, such as water retention, permeability, water infiltration, drainage, aeration and structure. The goal is to provide a better environment for plant roots. For more information, see fact sheet Choosing a Soil Amendment.

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