Clay soil is difficult for many gardeners, since it tends to drain poorly and is difficult for plant roots to penetrate. Here ...

Clay soil is difficult to garden with due to its heavy density when wet and hard compaction when dry. But there's an easy way ...

This week we are welcoming back some old friends… peas and carrots. Carrots are something I always like to see in the garden, ...

If you're clearing out old planters when used soil, don't toss that soil! It may no longer be rich in nutrients, but it still ...

I would like to improve the heavy clay soil in my vegetable garden. A friend suggested that I rototill several inches of sand to improve the drainage. Is that a good way to improve clay soil ...

According to Chad Franer, garden expert at Newfields, limiting foot traffic by not walking through beds, especially when the clay soil is wet, is one way to avoid compaction.

Think last year’s garden soil is good enough? Think again. Whether you have overly sandy or clay soil, one of the best ways to improve it is to add a soil amendment ...

No. Adding sand or gravel to heavy clay soil can reduce drainage and aeration. Gypsum and other so-called “soil looseners” just turn your soil into a paste.

These same materials also hold onto nutrients (fertilizer) which is added to the soil. I like to add water-holding crystals such as “Soil Moist” to help retain extra moisture.

It is so crucial for us to remember that the secret to any lush, bountiful garden is good soil. What we know about our soil and how we treat it is especially essential when we’re trying to make ...

Homes & Gardens Adding sand to clay soil could make drainage issue worse: Ask an expert Published: Feb. 06, 2021, 7:45 a.m.

There are many things that affect the acidity of your garden soil. Learn when and how to improve soil acidity and which methods to avoid.