I f your garden has heavy clay soil, you'll know what hard work it can be when it comes to digging and planting. This type of soil has a habit of becoming rock hard in summer when it dries out and ...

Clay-based soils retain moisture well, meaning they can be slow draining and compact easily. When clay soils eventually dry out, they typically become very hard, leading to cracking and shrinking.

If you planted tulips (Tulipa) last year and they didn't come up in spring, it may be because your soil is clay-based. "Tulip bulbs will rot in clay soil, as it tends to trap too much moisture ...

Moist clay soil sticks together and will form a long ribbon when rubbed between thumb and forefinger. (Lynn Ketchum/Oregon State University) The bad news is that soil texture can’t be changed.

Jackson’s issues with infrastructure may explain some of the capital city’s sinkholes, but research also revealed that the ground the city’s infrastructure rests on may also be to blame. In many areas ...

I have heavy clay soil in my garden. What can I do to improve this and make it more suitable for vegetables? The first thing to know about clay soil is that many vegetables grow well in clay soil ...

If additional soil amendment is recommended based on soil test results, or if it’s a brand-new lawn or perennial area and a soil test isn’t done, the rule of thumb is to dig in 1 inch of ...

Dirt is what is on the bottom of your shoes. Soil is a conglomeration of minerals, water, air, organic matter and living ...