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 ...

In my 40 years of teaching and consulting, one of the biggest and most frustrating problems I continually encounter is when so called “landscape professionals” and homeowners continue to apply annual ...

Q: The soil in my community garden plot is heavy clay. A neighboring gardener suggested adding leaf mulch and sand to improve its texture. How much sand and leaves should I add to attain a plot that ...

Of the tests to do before planting in your garden, a drainage test is among the best (and easiest). Try this quick drainage test to see if your soil is ready.

Dreaming of gardening? Me too! This year I am staying on top of everything, weeds, fungicides, insect control, transplanting and harvesting — that’s the plan anyway. Starting your garden with healthy ...

A soil test is a way of finding out more about the nature of your property’s soil, so you can choose appropriate species to plant, as well as the right amendments — remedies to help your yard produce ...

What is 'no-till' gardening? Is it better for my garden than traditional digging and tilling every year or not? What are the advantages of this method and how can I start using it? This method of ...

If you’ve ever tried to grow a lush lawn in clay soil, you know it’s not the most forgiving terrain. This soil type is dense, tends to retain water, and can quickly compact, which makes it a challenge ...

If you live on a property with clay soil, then you know how hard it is to grow a lush lawn. The compact structure of this ...

As many of you may already know, our soil in Southeast Texas, or more specifically in Jefferson and Orange County, is not optimum for most plants and can be difficult to cultivate. Clay soil is a ...