EAST LANSING, MICH. – Sandy soils that traditionally haven’t been ideal for growing crops may become bountiful farmland with new water-retaining technology developed by a Michigan State University ...

I often mention my veg patch’s clay soil in this column, and that’s because soil type affects what we grow and how. Getting to know your soil is an essential part of becoming a great grower of edible ...

SLUG STANDOFF: With wet weather comes a persistent garden pest that requires some creative control techniques. Photo by Chloe Lieberman Happy summer, lovely readers! After a fairly cool spring, we’ve ...

It's soil that slips through your fingers—loose, dry and stubbornly unproductive. Stretching across large parts of South Australia and western Victoria, sandy soils have long resisted conventional ...

That’s probably the first thing that Virginia Beach gardeners need to know. Most local soils are clay, which means that they’re hard, compacted, and poorly drained. If you live along Pungo Ridge, at ...

MENOMONIE — In Wisconsin, the Central Sands Region is well known in agriculture for its sandy soil and the challenges it presents for growing crops. Encompassing parts of eight counties in central ...

If you want to be extra careful, test a small amount at home. Check for insects or signs of bugs before using it in your ...