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 ...

Soil testing could not be more important preceding tasks like establishing a new garden, diagnosing plant problems, determining fertilizer needs — and much more. But some situations don't require the ...

Your soil is most depleted after a full season of crop demand, making fall ideal for testing. In milder western regions, soil biology remains active until hard freezes, and winter amendments can begin ...

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 ...

The Penn State Extension of Berks County Master Gardeners will be featuring questions and answers to inquiries received through their Garden Hotline. As spring is approaching, the Garden Hotline has ...

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 ...

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 soil type makes it difficult for roots to grow and robs grass of the oxygen, ...