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Need to improve your soil's drainage or density? Every gardener knows healthy plants and trees start with healthy, living soil. You can improve your soil by adding soil amendments such as the ones below. Amending your soil is important if it does not contain the proper nutrients, pH level, or organic matter to provide for the plants. Performing a soil test is the first step in figuring out how to amend the soil. Find out what your native soil is composed of. Do you have soil that is made up of clay or sand? These additives will improve your soil's texture and structure. Organic soil amendments will increase beneficial organisms in your soil and improve the overall health of the plant. Horticultural charcoal will help pull toxins out of the soil, provide a layer of drainage for terrariums or container plants, and naturally detoxes the surrounding soil. Perlite and vermiculite are two similar natural substances that help improve drainage and retain moisture in soils. There are many uses for both of these garden soil amendments but enhancing aeration and soil structure is on the top of the list. They expand the surface area and allow room for roots to grow. Peat moss is a lightweight soil additive that has a high absorbency and helps retain moisture and nutrients. Great for starting seeds or amending garden soil. These are the best soil amendments for improving your natural soil or potted plants. Shop organic soil amendments for sale at Perfect Plants today. What Are Soil Amendments Garden soil amendments are any material that is added to the soil to improve the soil’s quality. How to Amend Soil for Garden In order to amend your garden soil, you will need to know what your soil needs. If you need a more acidic soil you should add peat moss or Soil Acidifier . If you need more nutrient soil it’s best to add compost or manure. If retaining water is the issue, adding mulch or bark would be best. How to Amend Clay Soil Peat moss and coconut coir are both great solutions to