When you are trying to dig a hole in your landscape, does the shovel seem to bounce off the ground? Is it clay?

Garden enthusiasts are all too familiar with the trials of clay soil – it's a notorious challenge for planting and can leave your green space more swamp than sanctuary. But fear not, an ...

This column is written by the UC Master Gardeners of Yolo County each month. It provides answers to selected questions that ...

The grit particles then create air holes in the soil so that water can be absorbed more easily. Horticultural sand is also useful if you're hoping to plant bulbs in clay soil. 'Add horticultural ...

Taking your waste and using it to provide nutrient-rich soil for your garden is just one way to reduce your carbon footprint. Melissa Tashjian is the owner of Compost Crusader. They ...

Both the clay and organic matter particles have a net negative charge. Thus, these negatively-charged soil particles will attract and hold positively-charged particles, much like the opposite poles of ...

Clay soil can be heavy, so lighten it with mulch ... You can hire a pro or use a special tool to do this work, which creates holes in the yard to more evenly distribute air, water and nutrients ...