Picking rocks out of Missouri dirt may be a never-ending endeavor, but what about gardening in clay soil? This week's column ...
I often mention my veg patch’s clay soil in this column, and that’s because soil type affects what we grow and how. Getting to know your soil is an essential part of becoming a great grower of edible ...
If you live in Marin, chances are you have clay soil. Don’t fret; clay soil is more promising than it is cracked up to be. Clay soil retains more water and holds more mineral nutrients than sandy ...
While spending hours working on your garden can be a joy, it's always nice to have some plants that grow and thrive with little effort on your part. But if you have especially clay-heavy soil, finding ...
Colder weather continues lingering in our area and will be around for at least two more weeks, according to several 30-day weather forecast sites! Spring could be near at hand, as a couple extended ...
Clay-heavy soil is common throughout the United States, and it poses some serious challenges for gardeners. Since many trees and other plants struggle with this type of medium, you may have assumed ...
Yea! It’s garden planting time. Warm spring days, new green growth popping up, crocus, tulips blooming, and the trees budding out cause a person to want to garden! All the seeds are ordered, and we ...
00:00, Mon, Dec 28, 2015 Updated: 16:18, Thu, Dec 31, 2015 Who wants a garden full of plants that don't delight us and bring back memories of happy hunting at summer fairs, visits to stately homes or ...