Why is good soil important for plants to grow?
Dirt's Busy Feast
Why is good soil important for plants to grow?
Look down. Past your shoes, past the grass, past the busy ants — there's a whole world buzzing under there. We call it dirt, but plants would never be so rude. To them, good soil is home, kitchen, and corner store all rolled into one.
First, soil is a grip. A plant can't run, jump, or hold on for dear life — so it grows roots like fingers and grabs the ground tight. Good soil holds those roots firmly, so a tall sunflower won't tip over the moment the wind comes whistling by.
