A garden may appear to be perfect on the surface and still fail spectacularly underneath. That rich, dark soil might promise thriving plants, but if water lingers too long or disappears too fast, ...

Amendments need time to take effect. Get a jump on spring planting by preparing gardens soils in autumn.

Drainage is everything when it comes to soil. You'll see seed packets and planting guides for plants that can tolerate all kinds of soil conditions, but the one condition virtually every plant needs ...

Heavy autumn rain can threaten spring bulbs and root crops. Here’s how to spot waterlogged soil and protect your garden before winter.

A simple, quick test will tell you how well your soil drains. Photo courtesy Greywater.org Seventeenth in a series republished with permission from the San Diego County Water Authority‘s website. Soil ...

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Often, the soil collected for routine nutrient analysis exceeds the amount needed for laboratory nutrient analysis. Rather than discarding the excess soil, it can be placed into another sample bag for ...

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Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...