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 ...

Close-up of a man's hands holding wet fertile soil. - Elena Medoks/Getty Images You've probably read countless guides to improve heavy clay soil in your garden. You've even followed the steps exactly, ...

If your plants are saying "nay" to the clay soil that surrounds them, it's time for a garden refresh. Soil that has too much clay in it makes it difficult for plants to grow to their fullest potential ...

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 ...

Colder weather continues lingering in our area and will be around for at least two more weeks, according to several 30-day weather forecast sites! Spring could be near at hand, as a couple extended ...

Pennsylvania’s early-spring soil is typically wet from thawing, snow melt, and late-winter/early-spring rains, foiling eager gardener plans to get out there and get ...

Now is a good time to amend your soil. There are numerous materials, both organic and inorganic, that can be used to change the structure of your soil depending on what you are going to grow. Soil ...