I often mention my veg patch’s clay soil in this column, and that’s because soil type affects what we grow and how. Getting to know your soil is an essential part of becoming a great grower of edible ...

Most gardeners know that success depends on many factors: You can’t grow a sun-loving plant in a shady area, for example. And a shrub that loves wet places won’t do well in dry soil. But the most ...

Soil is the foundation of every healthy garden, but not all soils are the same. Some hold too much water, while others dry out quickly. Some are full of nutrients, but others need a lot of care to ...

For the best experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings. Sandy soils are well aerated and free-draining. But that’s about as far as advantages go ...

The soil in your garden is a major factor in determining which plants and trees will grow best. Sandy soil, known for its light texture and low nutrient content, can present challenges, but the good ...

One of the challenges that new residents (and seasoned ones) trying to garden in Florida come across is how to grow things in our dry sandy soils. There is more to it than applying lots of water and ...

I recently got a question from a reader about where to get good soil and compost. Part of her request was for “organic” soil and compost. The Spokane region is home to a wide variety of soils ...

When the Southern Cover Crops Council held its annual conference recently in Baton Rouge, I was fortunate to sit in on panel discussions with farmers and specialty crops (vegetables, fruits, nuts and ...

Sandy soils are well aerated and free-draining. But that’s about as far as advantages go. On the downside, they are generally hungry and thirsty as a result of being open and free-draining. Water is ...