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Most gardeners know soil matters, but few realize just how much. In this video, see the dramatic results of planting identical seedlings side by side—one in poor soil and one in rich soil. The plant in rich soil grew three times larger in just two weeks. Discover why soil is more than dirt, acting as a living ecosystem filled with microorganisms that feed plants, fight diseases, and even help fight climate change. Learn why balance and biodiversity in soil beat fertilizer dumps every time, and how anyone can build soil that grows healthier, stronger, and more resilient plants. Subscribe for more practical, no-nonsense gardening tips every week!
Most gardeners know soil matters,
but I wanted to see exactly how much. I planted identical seedlings side by side,
one in poor soil and one in rich soil. But here’s what’s crazy… The plant in rich soil didn’t
just grow better – it exploded to THREE TIMES the size in just 14 days. When you think about soil, don’t just picture “dirt” – it’s actually
a living, breathing ecosystem. Every handful contains billions of
microorganisms working together. These tiny creatures break down organic
matter and create nutrients plants can use. Think of soil as a bustling underground city
rather than just the stuff under your feet. And here’s what might surprise you – healthy soil is one of our planet’s biggest carbon
sinks, helping fight climate change. But wait – there’s something even more fascinating
about what’s happening beneath the surface. Soil isn’t just about adding
fertilizers and hoping for the best. Most people think struggling plants
just need more nutrients dumped on them. But rich soil is actually
about balance and biodiversity. Those microorganisms I mentioned? They help plants access nutrients
and naturally fight off diseases. Poor soil has fewer of these helpful organisms, while rich soil teams with
life and balanced nutrients. The difference isn’t just visible – it’s dramatic. The connection between soil quality and plant health isn’t just gardening
theory – it’s visible reality. What you put into your soil directly
affects what you get out of your garden. Rich soil doesn’t just mean bigger
plants – it means stronger root systems, better disease resistance,
and more resilient gardens. And the most surprising part? Building rich soil is something anyone
can do, regardless of experience. Healthy soil creates not just bigger
plants, but more nutrient-dense food. Investing in your soil might be the most
important gardening decision you’ll ever make.
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So true.
Inspired by your videos and books Tony along with Charles Dowdings have been composting, growing food and more inportantly improving soil health for years and have noticed not only does improving soil health improve produce yeald and healthier plants but the more you feed soil the more you can feed soil, spread compost over unhealthy soil/grass and it just sits there, keep doing it and soon soil health improves and the compost just disapears into the lawn/soil. Some years ago had made a large amount of compost and thought what am i going to do with all this? now can not make enough.
Thank You Tony,
feeding the soil is the most important thing to do. Which I am realising too.
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The sun controls the climate. The plants do so much better with higher CO2 levels. This is why commercial greenhouse growers pump it into their units.