A lot of changes take place in your garden during the winter season. As the weather cools down and plant life above ground dies back, something different happens beneath the surface. Beneath the cover ...

Maybe you’ve heard about soil amendments and have wondered what the term might mean for your garden. If you want to have lush flower beds or plenty of tomatoes and basil for caprese salad every night, ...

Reviving old soil: Solarization, using sunlight to heat soil in sealed bags for weeks, can kill pests and prepare potting soil for reuse. Choosing soil wisely: Experts stress matching soil type to ...

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 ...

For years I have been recommending that when you plant trees, shrubs, bulbs, flowers or a vegetable garden it is important to amend the soil with organic matter, either compost or peat moss. A recent ...

Why clay struggles: Clay soil’s fine particles clump tightly, causing drainage issues, compaction, and oxygen loss for roots, making plant growth harder. How to improve: Amend with compost, aged ...

CORVALLIS – Adding organic matter is the best way to improve nearly all kinds of soils. If you’re unsure if your soil needs amendments, take note if it dries and cracks in summer, drains slowly or is ...

A common complaint among gardeners in Southeast Missouri is that the soil they have in their landscape is nothing but clay. When the clay is too wet, it just forms clumps. When it is too dry, it is as ...

It's just the way it is here. Clay and sand reign supreme as far as native soil is concerned in the Grand Valley, and those two things aren't much help when you're trying to grow non-native plants, ...

It’s easy to take soil for granted, but what an impact it has on our trees, shrubs, lawns and gardens. Soil is the main vehicle by which plant roots absorb water and nutrients, and it keeps plants ...

There is a difference between mulching and amending the soil. Mulching involves placing a material such as pine straw, leaves or pine bark on top of the soil. Amending the soil implies the ...