Not every gardener gets good dirt. In fact, the coveted sandy loam is uncommon in this area. Most of us get dirt with too much clay or too much sand -- and that creates a challenge when it comes to ...

I was chatting with Justine, our Kare Saturday show producer, about the lilacs she planted last year. The topic of clay soil came up. Justine and I both battle it. She lost some lilacs, and my ...

Trees and flowers get a lot of attention when it comes to gardening for wildlife and biodiversity. The middle layer? Not so much. That’s changing, though, as more and more gardeners better understand ...

If you have clay soil in your garden, you know how challenging it can be to work with. Clay-based soils retain moisture well, meaning they can be slow draining and compact easily. When clay soils ...

Looking for a new flower to feature as a permanent garden addition? Don't pass up this plant, especially if you struggle with ...

When I was studying horticulture, loamy soil was flagged up as the most desirable type of soil since it incorporates a perfect mix of sand, silt and clay. So if you're looking for the best plants for ...

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — Building and maintaining good soil is one of the best strategies for a happy and healthy garden that thrives. If you have clay soil, that can be hard. Adding compost helps, but ...

Winter is here, but there are always gardening questions. Get answers from Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University's Extension Service. OSU Extension faculty and ...

Question: My soil is pure clay. It seems impossible to garden in it as it is either a sticky mess or hard as a brick. Have any hints on what I should do? Answer: My heart goes out to you. My native ...