It’s easy to become frustrated with compacted, clay soils and look for a solution to loosen the soil to improve its workability and drainage. Gypsum is advertised as an amendment that will break up or ...

A number of misconceptions surround how we prepare soils for planting. Sometimes the advice may sound reasonable, but it may really not provide the expected. I have often seen and heard ...

There are some misconceptions surrounding how we deal with soil when gardening, and I thought I’d discuss a few in this week’s column: to add, or not to use, gypsum; dealing with dense clay; and ...

Improve your garden soil for healthier plants. There are a number of misconceptions about how to prepare soils for planting. Sometimes you hear advice that sounds reasonable, but it doesn't provide ...

Being a county Extension agent, I receive numerous questions throughout the year about improving soils. Many of the questions revolve around old wives tales and myths that have been told over many ...

Clay often gets bad press in gardening books. But clay soils can be the best in the garden, depending on the type of clay and how it's managed. By understanding clay and what gives it its unique ...

You know, clay is one of the most maligned substances in the garden. It can be your worst nightmare, as it is here, or it can be your best asset. It all depends how you treat it. Clay can be a sticky ...