When I was studying horticulture, loamy soil was flagged up as the most desirable type of soil since it incorporates a perfect mix of sand, silt and clay. So if you're looking for the best plants for ...

If you have clay soil in your garden, you know how challenging it can be to work with. Clay-based soils retain moisture well, meaning they can be slow draining and compact easily. When clay soils ...

Clay soil is high in fertility and retains moisture well, but not all plants thrive in it. Plenty of us in Wisconsin are blessed with lots of clay soil. It's high in fertility and retains moisture ...

There are many different types of soil in our area, but clay seems to be more abundant than are others. On the one hand, clay soil is heavy, hard to work unless the moisture level is just right, and ...

A. Understanding soils in New Mexico is a very important factor in gardening successfully here. For gardeners who have never taken a class in soils, here is a brief introduction to soil in general.

Not every gardener gets good dirt. In fact, the coveted sandy loam is uncommon in this area. Most of us get dirt with too much clay or too much sand -- and that creates a challenge when it comes to ...

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 ...

The key to great soil in your raised garden beds is achieving the right mix of materials. Doing so ensures proper growing ...

Add as much organic material to your heavy clay soil as possible to help it return to its native state. Then you’ll have a better chance to grow healthy, lovely plants such as these SunPatiens. Adele ...

Q: I have a full shade area along the side of my house where I can't get anything to grow. We live in a wooded area with acidic soil. The soil is mostly clay, although I have amended it somewhat.

Of the six main types of soil, clay soil is often considered one of the toughest to manage. While sandy, silt, loamy, peaty, and chalky soils have their own setbacks, clay is notorious for stunting ...

Clay soil can be difficult for gardeners to work with because it is slow-draining and compacts easily, causing plants to suffer from root rot and other fungal diseases. While some plants can thrive in ...