Clay soil presents a number of problems. It can easily become waterlogged and compacted. On the other hand, when it's dry, it's rock hard. Either way, it's difficult to dig and presents a barrier to ...

As any avid gardener knows, having the right soil in your garden is one of the most important steps in achieving healthy plant growth. Unfortunately, homeowners with heavy clay soil in their yards ...

Gardening in heavy clay soil feels like trying to run a marathon in concrete boots. It’s thick, sticky, and unforgiving, ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - At Akin’s Nursery in Shreveport, owner Jennifer McGimsey says one of the biggest challenges local gardeners face is right under their feet: Northwest Louisiana’s heavy clay soil.

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 ...

This column is written by the UC Master Gardeners of Yolo County each month. It provides answers to selected questions that recently came into the UC Master Gardener – Yolo County Help Desk. Question: ...

If you've got a stony, sandy garden, read on.

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