Audrey Stallsmith from bobvila said that Although the idiom “common as dirt” is often used as an insult, good dirt isn’t so common and remains essential to the productivity of a garden.
Fortunately, with a little effort you can improve your garden’s soil.
Even better, most vegetables, whether they’re root, leafy, legume, or fruiting types, can thrive in roughly the same kind of soil. Just be sure to find them “common ground” in nutrient-rich earth that drains well while still retaining adequate moisture.
But before you get started on your garden, you will want to get your soil tested to determine its pH and its current health and fertility.
Bob Vila hosted a variety of shows—This Old House, Bob Vila’s Home Again, Bob Vila, and Restore America with Bob Vila. Oh, and let’s not forget my cameo appearances on Tim Allen’s sit com, Home Improvement, where Bob Vila got to star.