Clay-heavy soils contain large quantities of fine-grained clay particles that clump together and cause drainage issues, soil compaction, reduced plant growth, and other problems. However, with a bit ...

In March, winter is waning, even if your region has a long, cold season. In southern regions, March signals the end, whereas in the North, there may still be a few months of cold weather. Unless the ...

Now is a good time to amend your soil. There are numerous materials, both organic and inorganic, that can be used to change the structure of your soil depending on what you are going to grow. Soil ...

CORVALLIS – Adding organic matter is the best way to improve nearly all kinds of soils. If you’re unsure if your soil needs amendments, take note if it dries and cracks in summer, drains slowly or is ...

Seems like every time I go to the nursery, there are new things to buy — and I’m not talking about the plants. This is especially true when it comes to soil amendments. Some of these packaged ...

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 ...