Gardening season is underway, and you may have questions. To ask one, simply go to the OSU Extension website, type it in and include the county where you live. A photo is very helpful. Q: I am ...

These methods improve drainage and boost plant health. There are many different types of garden soil, and they all have their pros and cons. One of the more challenging soil types to work with is clay ...

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 ...

While spending hours working on your garden can be a joy, it's always nice to have some plants that grow and thrive with little effort on your part. But if you have especially clay-heavy soil, finding ...

Q: I want to grow carrots, but my soil is dense clay. All the sources I read say carrots prefer a sandy loam. How much sand should I add to get it to be the right texture? A: This is a question we get ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Clay soil can be challenging for some plants because it suffers from poor drainage and an increased chance of waterlogging, ...

One of the most common reasons lavender fails in the garden is that its feet are too wet. "Lavender is a drought-tolerant ...

Soil is soil, right? In some years, the dirt in your garden yields decent tomatoes and pretty marigolds while in other years nothing much grows. (Maybe squirrels are to blame.) Not so much. There are ...