I moved to a new home this year which has a sloping garden with heavy clay soil. I would like to introduce some low-growing ...

Before you dig a garden, it's important to figure out what type of soil you have and then select plants (and amend your soil) ...

Sandy soil can be tricky to work with as it doesn't retain moisture very well. Here's how to successfully plant a tree and ...

Trees are master multitaskers. No duty is too daunting or tedious for these sky-scratching organisms. From soil stabilizers ...

Compacted soil can stunt plants’ growth. Lawn grass will struggle. Trees with compacted soil around ... Since wet soil compacts easily — especially the clay soil so common in the Chicago ...

Home gardens have unique priorities and economic considerations compared to commercial farms. Although soil science principles remain consistent, gardening practices and solutions may differ ...

clay, plants, and crawling critters, inspire them to protect it. Here are some ideas: • Have kids help prevent soil erosion by planting bushes, trees, and other plants. Pick out several native ...

Hyphae from the mantle extend into the surrounding soil, providing availability and storage of nutrients like phosphorus and nitrogen for the plant. This is particularly important for trees ...