Willows are a popular landscaping tree that adds beauty and elegance to your garden. They are also one of the best trees for ...

Learning how to improve clay soil for gardening will increase the health of your flowers and the yields of your crops. Transforming it into a thriving garden bed takes patience, but the results ...

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 ...

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.

Understanding the soil types in Dallas County and making needed improvements will help you prevent damage to your home’s foundation. Skip to Main Content Skip to footer. Sections. Search ...

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.

Because a lot of soils in the Southeast are clay-based, Brown recommended breaking up the clay-based soil and using a peatmoss base to add airiness and looseness to new beds.

Clay-based soil is available at do-it-yourself stores, and hemp rope can be used in place of straw. “Use whatever you can find instead of buying all the materials at a store,” Miki said.

The negative effects of soil compaction tend to be more pronounced on heavier clay and shale-based soils, than on lighter soils, which have a greater proportion of sand particles.