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Amelanchier lamackii is one of the best trees for clay soils if you're looking for spring blossom (the flowers often appear before the tree begins to leaf out) or fall color (the red and orange leaves ...
Learning how to improve clay soil for gardening will increase the health of your flowers and the yields of your crops.
Think last year’s garden soil is good enough? Think again. Whether you have overly sandy or clay soil, one of the best ways to improve it is to add a soil amendment ...
While clay soil can make home gardening more challenging, you can still have a beautiful garden by improving the soil and selecting the right plants.
Learn how to amend Southeast Texas' clay soil to enhance plant health and growth by improving nutrient availability and soil structure.
Learn about soil with these interactive learning resources for KS2 Science students aged 7-11 from BBC Bitesize.
Clay soil can be difficult for gardeners to work with because it is slow-draining and compacts easily, causing plants to suffer from root rot and other fungal diseases.
Whether you’re planting a vegetable bed, flowers or simply hoping for greener grass, success starts with understanding the soil beneath your feet. Soil is more than just dirt — it’s a living system ...
This week's column is all about soil and the best ways to make gardening easier without accidentally creating concrete.
This Pennsylvania native is similar to red-osier dogwood in many ways, but it requires consistently medium-to-wet soil conditions. The Morton Arboretum calls it “a great four-season plant for ...