Mulching is a way to protect and feed your soil while improving drainage and water retention, by applying a 5-10cm layer on ...

Mulch volcanoes can trap moisture and lead to fungal infections and other diseases for trees, as well as prevent water and ...

There are so many ways to use gravel to beautify and improve your landscaping. Take a look at some gravel projects you can ...

Spring slams the reset button on nature, but yards don’t bounce back solo. Winter’s aftermath clings—soggy debris, stubborn ...

Tick off those trickier backyard tasks with this pro advice, including simple shortcuts for watering, thinning seedlings, and ...

As average farm size increases, farm equipment typically becomes bigger and heavier, posing an increasing threat of soil compaction. Penn State Extension will offer practical, science-based strategies ...

(Kind of like popcorn!) Its primary purpose in potting mixes is to improve drainage and aeration. Perlite helps prevent soil compaction, allowing air to reach plant roots, which is important for root ...

Marin County gardeners must frequently amend their soil with mulch and organic matter to compensate for compaction, poor drainage, erosion, lack of air, too much or too little water, and pH issues.

Ensure that you have inline drip irrigation installed in beds to help counter dry conditions, and get back to watering fruit trees ...