The soil in your garden is a major factor in determining which plants and trees will grow best. Sandy soil, known for its light texture and low nutrient content, can present challenges, but the good ...

I often mention my veg patch’s clay soil in this column, and that’s because soil type affects what we grow and how. Getting to know your soil is an essential part of becoming a great grower of edible ...

One of the challenges that new residents (and seasoned ones) trying to garden in Florida come across is how to grow things in our dry sandy soils. There is more to it than applying lots of water and ...

The right soil helps container plants thrive, but sometimes we neglect to take the steps to ensure that our greenery is potted in the appropriate medium to support it. Garden soil is an amendment ...

Knowing your soil's texture - that is, whether it's sandy, silty, clayey or loamy - can help you manage this resource more intelligently. Fortunately, there's a simple, low-cost way of finding out ...