Before you dig a garden, it's important to figure out what type of soil you have and then select plants (and amend your soil) ...

Gardeners love loam soil because it's moist, soft and full of nutrients. Here's how to get more of it in your garden beds.

Sandy soil can be tricky to work with as it doesn't retain moisture very well. Here's how to successfully plant a tree and ...

The dry spell in Ohio came at a devastating time. Less than a quarter of soy and corn crops were ready for harvest. Growers ...

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CEC is the ability of soil to hold and exchange cations (positively charged nutrients). Higher CEC means better nutrient ...

If you have clay soil in your garden, you know how challenging it can be to work with. Clay-based soils retain moisture well, meaning they can be slow draining and compact easily. When clay soils ...

Home gardens have unique priorities and economic considerations compared to commercial farms. Although soil science principles remain consistent, gardening practices and solutions may differ ...

Soil is a mixture of tiny particles of rock, dead plants and animals, air and water. Different soils have different properties depending on their composition. Sandy soil is pale coloured and has ...