Laying a Healthy Foundation: The dirt on soil, compost, and mulch

Hosted by King County Wastewater Treatment Division and Snohomish Conservation District, this class is part of the 2022 Sustainable Yard Care series and was recorded on Jan. 8.
Healthy soil is the foundation of a successful landscape. Learn from soil professionals about the components of a robust soil system and how to make it work better for your landscape. They will also teach how to improve the soil by creating compost and mulch systems and applying it effectively to your yard.
Further Resources:
Soil
• www.sare.org/Learning-Center/...
• kingcd.org/programs/better-soi...
• snohomishcd.org/know-your-soils
Mulch and Composting
• snohomishcd.org/blog/2018/5/1...
• snohomishcd.org/sound-homes-r...
• getchipdrop.com/
• www.thespruce.com/how-to-make...
• ecology.wa.gov/Waste-Toxics/R...
• www.thespruce.com/using-autum...
• www.soildirect.com/calculator...
• www.thespruce.com/what-to-com...
Natural Yard Care and Native Plants
• Snohomish Conservation District: snohomishcd.org/natural-yard-...
• Snohomish County: snohomishcountywa.gov/1097/Na...
• Washington State University: extension.wsu.edu/king/gardeni...
• Garden Hotline: managed by Tilth Alliance: gardenhotline.org/natural-lawn...
• Native Plant Nurseries (WA State): www.kingcounty.gov/services/en...
• Snohomish Conservation District Plant Sale: www.theplantsale.org/
Classes
• www.seattletilth.org/learn
• kingcd.org/programs-education.htm
Register for classes in this series by visiting our Events page at: kingcounty.gov/services/envir...
Jan. 8 - Laying a Healthy Foundation (soil)
Jan. 15 - Landscaping with Native Plants
Jan. 22 - Landscaping for Wildlife
Jan. 29 - Living with Wildlife
Feb. 5 - Sustainable Food Gardening
Feb. 12 - Be a Good Water Steward