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

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

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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 ...

The UC Master Gardeners of Butte County are part of the University of California Cooperative Extension system, serving our ...

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.