Soil type affects how it retains water and nutrients.Photograph: iStock/Getty Images ...

Many people are dissatisfied with the soil in their garden. The most common complaint is that the soil is either too sandy or ...

Many people consider that sandy soil doesn’t keep nutrients as effectively as the silt and clay soil. We won’t deny it! However, that doesn’t mean having a sandy soil garden is a disadvantage thing.

Just like all plants, birch trees need to have specific conditions before they will flourish. This is the best type of soil ...

There are three main types of soil: clay, loamy, and sandy. While loamy is considered suitable for most home gardens, sandy soil is perhaps the trickiest type to plant in. Not only is the soil ...

Lowbush blueberry is a low-growing ground cover that features blooms that give way to edible fruits for humans and birds.

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

Clay soil holds excess water and compacts easily, making it not easy to grow anything. However, with proper treatment and care, you can still have a beautiful lawn on your clay ground. To help you ...

While it can only be harvested for two months, fresh, crisp asparagus spears are certainly welcome after a long winter of ...

Winter can be hard on your yard and plants, but spring is the perfect time of year to refresh and revitalize your garden.

Watermelons constantly require moisture during the growing season. However, the clay soil is compact, so it is too wet. This product can keep a large amount of moisture, but it is too slow to drain.