Picking rocks out of Missouri dirt may be a never-ending endeavor, but what about gardening in clay soil? This week's column ...

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 ...

Q: We have had three years of poor fruit production from our apricot and plum trees. We were planning to plant more fruit trees this year. What would you advise us to do to get better fruit? We live ...

Winter is here, but there are always gardening questions. Get answers from Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University's Extension Service. OSU Extension faculty and ...

There are many different types of soil in our area, but clay seems to be more abundant than are others. On the one hand, clay soil is heavy, hard to work unless the moisture level is just right, and ...

What is 'no-till' gardening? Is it better for my garden than traditional digging and tilling every year or not? What are the advantages of this method and how can I start using it? This method of ...

Ferrosilicon industries in the country are banned from importing black clay soil. Black clay soil is a naturally occurring material. It has binding property when moist. Black clay is also rich in ...

Gardening is not just about plants, landscapes, flowers and vegetables. It's also about the soil — the basis of a great garden. I always recommend to people who want to get back to the land or want to ...

Your landscape and gardens will be no better than the soils you prepare for them. It’s not as glamorous a fall topic as migrating Monarchs and grow-your-own pumpkins, but “soils” need to be discussed, ...

There is a radical movement afoot. It’s revolutionary. It is shattering established norms. It’s a new world view. And, no, it has nothing to do with American politics. It’s the end of the use of soil ...