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Hello...I am totally new to the website...I hope someone has some advice for me. My garden has been VERY non-productive the last few years in spite of the fact that I am using fertilizer. I have noticed that the soil is full of small black ants as I am planting the starter plants. Is it possible that these ants are feeding on the roots of the plants and stunting their growth and productivity? If so, what can I use to get rid of them? Any help is appreciated!!!
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Ants are not generally a problem for plants. They may have secondary effects but no, i reckon your problem is not ants. However, they don't like moist soil, so i suggest the garden is too dry and may not have any water retension capability. Fertilizer does not improve soil. It simply adds plant food. It does not create the medium for those plants to use that food. Organic matter makes good soil, so for a more productive garden, add lots of compost and other organic matter.
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