Creating a loamy soil takes time, but this guide will provide everything you need to know. Loam is a combination of sand, silt, and clay—the three sizes of soil particles from largest to smallest.

A recent stretch of dry weather has been more beneficial than harmful for farmers in Wisconsin, providing a welcome change ...

By Soncirey Mitchell Reader Staff Dirt is dirt — or is it? Anyone who’s tried to garden in North Idaho knows that our soil varies from bad to worse in most areas. My ...

Chalky soils are always alkaline, which restricts the number of plants that can grow on them. Planting may also be difficult as spades frequently hit lumps of hard chalk or flint Clay soil - this ...

Once you get your soil to the preferences of your plants, mulch or add plant cover so it does not get washed away. Let the ...

Rainfall and sunshine are a stellar combination for growing a lawn, but more can be done to make your grass look thicker and ...

Sandy soil is pale coloured and has large particles. These create lots of small air gaps. Water drains through them easily so it usually feels dry. Clay soil is usually sticky and has small particles.

There are so many tasks to do in the garden in spring, especially for gardeners with a lawn to tend to. One common technique has many benefits and will improve the soil ...