Care requirements: Full sun to partial shade; well-drained to heavy clay soils ...

Of all the things I have learned in the 50-plus years gardening — or trying to garden — in our red clay on East Blythe Street in Paris, three stand ...

We'll also teach you how to amend the soil you have so you can grow the plants you want. Depending on where you live, you're ...

Do you want to grow healthy and beautiful peonies? Here is a useful soil tip that can help ensure your garden is fully of ...

I would like to improve the heavy clay soil in my vegetable garden. A friend suggested that I rototill several inches of sand to improve the drainage. Is that a good way to improve clay soil ...

soil organisms take the oxygen they need from nitrates, leaving the nitrogen in a gaseous form which escapes into the air. This is known as denitrification and is the common source of nitrogen loss in ...

Unhealthy soil induces poor plant performance and growth. Marin County gardeners must frequently amend their soil with mulch ...