{"product_id":"how-is-your-soil-doing-what-are-the-weeds-telling-you","title":"How is your soil doing? What are the weeds telling you?","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"m_-4872610465622883712low-nutrient\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNutrient-Deprived Soil\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf you see these weeds, your soil needs an overhaul. The good news is, it’s an easy fix. The hardest part is actually tilling it, which is the process of turning the soil over either by hand with a shovel or with a rototiller machine. Once the soil has been tilled, you can add nutrients to replenish it, such as compost, manure, and planting mix. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCrabgrass \u003c\/b\u003e(\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDigitaria spp\u003c\/i\u003e.) grows where the soil has nothing left to give. Remove it, apologize, and amend your soil. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDandelions\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTaraxacum officinale\u003c\/i\u003e) are always a sign that the area generally has nutrient-deprived soil. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGround Ivy\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGlechoma hederacea\u003c\/i\u003e), indicates serious neglect in the soil-nutrition department. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlantain\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlantago spp.\u003c\/i\u003e), as previously mentioned, thrives in some of the direst of conditions and requires next-to-no care or feeding to do so.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eQueen Anne's lace\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDaucus carota\u003c\/i\u003e), in spite of its royal-sounding name, indicates depleted, poor soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhite clover\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTrifolium repens\u003c\/i\u003e), though beautiful, indicates your soil is nitrogen-deprived. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"m_-4872610465622883712high-nutrient\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNutrient-Rich Soil\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNot all weeds herald bad news or neglectful gardening. Many weeds indicate the soil areas are rich in certain ingredients for a happy, healthy garden. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChickweed \u003c\/b\u003e(\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStellaria media\u003c\/i\u003e or \u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCerastium spp.)\u003c\/i\u003e is at home in alkaline soil high in nitrogen. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChicory\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCichorium spp.\u003c\/i\u003e), similarly, likes rich soil high in nitrogen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCommon groundsel\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSenecio vulgaris\u003c\/i\u003e) sprouting in the garden bed also means nutrient-rich soil. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHenbit\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLamium amplexicaule\u003c\/i\u003e) grows where there is high nitrogen. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKnapweed\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCentaurea spp.\u003c\/i\u003e) is a sign of potassium-rich soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLambsquarters\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChenopodium album\u003c\/i\u003e) demonstrates a soil full of both potassium and nitrogen though likely low in phosphorus.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOstrich fern\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMatteuccia struthiopteris\u003c\/i\u003e) may change your mind about weeds. This lovely plant is not only one of the prettier weeds out there, it only grows in truly fertile soil. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSource-unknown.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Deblen the Tree \u0026 Turf Doctor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42103214145718,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.deblenthetreedoctor.com\/products\/how-is-your-soil-doing-what-are-the-weeds-telling-you","provider":"Deblen the Tree Doctor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}