Shop plants here: <a href=" Gardening on clay soil is not fun. It was the first thing I noticed when I moved into my current ...

If you live on a property with clay soil, then you know how hard it is to grow a lush lawn. The compact structure of this ...

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 ...

What is 'no-till' gardening? Is it better for my garden than traditional digging and tilling every year or not? What are the advantages of this method and how can I start using it? This method of ...

My new yard has clay soil and rocks. Is clay soil a big problem for gardening? What can I do to improve the soil and make it suitable for gardening, primarily food crops and some flowers? Clay soil ...

If you’ve ever tried to grow a lush lawn in clay soil, you know it’s not the most forgiving terrain. This soil type is dense, tends to retain water, and can quickly compact, which makes it a challenge ...

Mediterranean-type shrubs such as cistus, lavender and phlomis are best confined to banks and raised beds in clay gardens.

Your landscape and gardens will be no better than the soils you prepare for them. It’s not as glamorous a fall topic as migrating Monarchs and grow-your-own pumpkins, but “soils” need to be discussed, ...