Picking rocks out of Missouri dirt may be a never-ending endeavor, but what about gardening in clay soil? This week's column ...
SHREVEPORT, La. - At Akin’s Nursery in Shreveport, owner Jennifer McGimsey says one of the biggest challenges local gardeners face is right under their feet: Northwest Louisiana’s heavy clay soil.
If you want a vibrant garden and healthy plants when spring comes around again, there's one affordable ingredient you should ...
Clay soil can present several challenges to gardeners due to its density. One way to amend compacted clay soil is with a ...
A Redditor who worried about the state of their garden soil was inundated with advice. In the r/vegetablegardening subreddit, the poster acknowledged they were "embarrassed to admit this," writing: "I ...
Scientists classify soil based on factors such as mineral content, texture, drainage capacity, and fertility. Globally, the 7 most common types of soil form the basis of farming and ecosystem balance: ...
Close-up of a man's hands holding wet fertile soil. - Elena Medoks/Getty Images You've probably read countless guides to improve heavy clay soil in your garden. You've even followed the steps exactly, ...
There are many different types of garden soil, and they all have their pros and cons. One of the more challenging soil types to work with is clay. While clay soil contains many nutrients plants need ...
Before you know it, it'll be time to get outside and start getting your hands dirty in the garden. Before you plant, though, you probably want to get that dirt into shape.
Few homes here come with gardens full of that rich, crumbly dark soil that is a gardener’s dream when it comes to growing mediums. More often that not Irish gardens contain a lot of clay soil, whether ...
Colorful peonies are a beautiful addition to any garden. Luckily, it's not difficult to successfully grow peonies in order to enjoy their stunning blooms. There's a special soil tip you can use to ...