Soil

Compost is by far the most important ingredient in a healthy garden. Experienced gardeners swear by an annual addition of compost for rich, dark soil. But, where does all of …

This is like asking if oxygen and air are the same thing. Many people use the terms interchangeably, which really annoys people who like technical definitions. Soil and dirt are …

While this question seems simple, it has an incredibly complex answer. What is soil? What forces have a negative impact on soil? At what point is soil considered bad? Soil …

Growing a lawn in an area with high levels of clay in the soil is very challenging. I’ve been working my red clay soil for the past three years to …

For years I didn’t believe that I needed to aerate my lawn. Honestly, I thought it was just a gimmick. There’s a lot of snake oil being sold as magic …

Clay soil is a frustrating growing medium. It has an extremely fine texture, which allows it to hold onto nutrients that leach through other soils, and it can also hold …

With two acres of red clay soil, I’ve been willing to try just about anything to improve it. Liquid soil conditioner is commonly marketed as a viable solution but I …

Clay soil is difficult to manage. When it’s wet, it’s a slippery, sticky mess. When it’s dry, you need a jackhammer to till a vegetable patch. However, clay does have …

Alkaline soils are difficult. They have a chalky texture, which makes them hard to work, and creates an unhealthy soil structure. They make up the majority of the soils in …

Clay soil can be a real challenge due to its tendency to dry out and crack. Fortunately, it also has a high capacity to hold nutrients and can actually offer …