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 does not go bad but it...
Category: 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 nurture a thriving yard and have learned a lot. When...
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 solutions to compacted soil and it can be hard to...
Plants Dying In Clay Soil: Troubleshooting & Prevention Tips
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 a great deal of water. It’s...
Does Liquid Soil Conditioner Work? The Easy Aeration Promise
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 approach every test with a healthy...
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 some redeeming...