How Soil Works Soil is more than dirt. It’s a living system that supports every plant we grow. Understanding what soil is made of—and how it behaves—helps gardeners create the right conditions for healthy roots and strong growth. What Soil Is Made OfSoil is a mix of...
At Test Gardens, we explore the intersection of horticultural science and the art of cultivation. Understanding how plants grow, their structure, soil preferences, and seasonal rhythms, opens up opporunities to design landscapes that thrive naturally. But beyond the science lies the quiet pleasure of working with living things, from the first bulbs of early spring to the blazing autumnal colors of a Japanese maple. This blend of knowledge and appreciation is what makes gardening both a study and a lifelong craft.
