Clay drains less easily than other soils and can lie wet for long periods,' explains landscape designer and soil expert ...

Sandy gardens and areas with lots of granite are more likely to have acidic soil than clay-heavy gardens with an abundance of shale or limestone. But even alkaline garden soil may become acidic ...

We'll also teach you how to amend the soil you have so you can grow the plants you want. Depending on where you live, you're likely to have one of six different types of soil: loam, clay, sandy ...

Before you dig a garden, it's important to figure out what type of soil you have and then select plants (and amend your soil) accordingly.

Gardeners are being urged to add one natural ingredient to the soil to improve its quality and bring about healthier plant growth.

Plants grow happily in it, as long as they can adjust to the relatively acid conditions ... Sandy soil - feels rough and gritty when handled and will not form distinct shapes like clay.

Avens, also called geum, have striking, small flowers in brilliant colors ranging from orange to yellow and red. These ...

Jillian Patrie | University of Minnesota Yard and Garden Extension ...

Hello, Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners. After a warm and dry March, the weather has turned cold on us for a few days ...

Q: At the rear and north side of my house, my lawn gets mossy. I’ve tried putting lime down to mitigate the moss problem, with little to no results. — Joe Dawidowicz, Suwannee ...