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 growing azaleas, take a look at the places you should never plant azaleas. Plus, learn how to plant azaleas when you ...

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.

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 ...

Soils can be thought of as storehouses for plant nutrients. Many nutrients, such as calcium and magnesium, may be supplied to plants solely from reserves held in the soil. Others like potassium are ...

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

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

The most likely salts to leach are bases (Ca+2, Mg+2, K+), leading to acidic soil conditions. Plants can remove nutrient salts from ... can be poorly drained for several reasons, including high clay ...