Clay drains less easily than other soils and can lie wet for long periods,' explains landscape designer and soil expert ...

Plants that grow in both water and soil are great for any indoor space. They give you the freedom to decorate your home your ...

Gardening expert and ecologist Becky Searle has shared her expert advice on how to improve heavy clay soil in your garden - ...

This column is written by the UC Master Gardeners of Yolo County each month. It provides answers to selected questions that ...

Lavender is a beloved garden staple, known for its fragrant blooms, however, to achieve a flourishing floral display, it's ...

Mother Nature is unpredictable and extreme weather can take its toll on plants. Discover rugged perennials and shrubs that ...

Watering plants in the middle of the day can be ineffective, especially on hot, sunny days. In the afternoons, water ...

Dating back around 4000 years, this age-old plant watering method gardeners used is based on the science of suction and slow ...

Is your soil poorly drained or heavy clay? A raised-bed garden may be a helpful solution to grow your favorite vegetables.

A resource at Agricultural Analytical Services Lab at Penn State can be a good first step toward determining soil health.

Epsom salt contains magnesium, which all plants need for photosynthesis. Magnesium is rarely lacking in most soils so adding it to lawns is not useful. Only apply fertilizer after doing a soil test to ...

Clay soil is usually sticky and has small particles ... It's made from very old decayed plants and is dark, crumbly and rich in nutrients.