Think Epsom salt is a garden miracle? That pine needles acidify soil? Or that planting marigolds is a foolproof way to stop nematodes? Think again! In this video, we’re busting five common gardening myths that might be doing more harm than good.
We’ll dig into:
✅ Why some marigolds actually host nematodes
✅ The truth about burying marigold plants for pest control
✅ Whether pine needles really change soil pH
✅ Is pressure-treated lumber safe for garden beds?
✅ The surprising risks of adding Epsom salt to your soil
Soil health is key! That’s why I recommend testing before adding random amendments. Learn how I use Soil Savvy to get accurate results!
🔗 Resources & Links:
📌 Ebsom Salt Blog
👉https://www.stacksurbanharvest.com/epsom-salt-why-not
📌 University research on marigolds & nematodes
👉 https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/NG045
👉 https://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/oc/freepubs/pdf/PD-35.pdf
📌 Soil Testing with Soil Savvy
What’s a gardening myth you’ve fallen for? Drop it in the comments! ⬇️
#GardeningMyths #OrganicGardening #SoilHealth #GardenTips #SoilSavvy
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