Is your garden struggling with clay soil that's harming your plants? In this video, we explore practical solutions to transform heavy clay soil into a more plant-friendly environment. Learn expert ...

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 ...

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 ...

Clay soil is difficult for many gardeners, since it tends to drain poorly and is difficult for plant roots to penetrate. Here ...

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 ...

This perennial plant adds charm to front yards, backyard garden beds, container gardens, and more with its beautiful, ...

Add as much organic material to your heavy clay soil as possible to help it return to its native state. Then you’ll have a better chance to grow healthy, lovely plants such as these SunPatiens. Adele ...

Will having a soil test help find the problem? I feel that I'm just throwing my money away." - Joanne Grumpy Gardener: Maybe ...

It’s easy to take soil for granted, but what an impact it has on our trees, shrubs, lawns and gardens. Soil is the main vehicle by which plant roots absorb water and nutrients, and it keeps plants ...

Your landscape and gardens will be no better than the soils you prepare for them. It’s not as glamorous a fall topic as migrating Monarchs and grow-your-own pumpkins, but “soils” need to be discussed, ...

Colder weather continues lingering in our area and will be around for at least two more weeks, according to several 30-day weather forecast sites! Spring could be near at hand, as a couple extended ...