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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Sarah Wilson

How to boost soil nutrients for the good of your backyard – and the planet

Soil with seedling in hands.

I never thought I'd be saying this but I'm really interested in the subject of soil health at the moment. It has never been more topical. You'll know why if you've watched the brilliant film Kiss the Ground on Netflix, which explores ideas around soil regeneration to mitigate climate change. 

There's even a World Soil Day every December that celebrates the importance of healthy soil, and focuses on the precious link between soil and water. Over 95 per cent of our food originates from these two fundamental resources, a statistic that certainly helps focus the mind in terms of making improvements. 

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