Leaves can transform poor soil as they decompose into humus. Humus increases the soil's CEC allowing it to retain fertilizer ...

Are you considering planting perennial ryegrass? Well, then it's good to know if you have one of the best soil types often ...

Growing grass in sandy soil isn’t always an easy task. The soil conditions can make it difficult to establish some grass seed varieties. Sandy soil doesn’t retain water and nutrients easily, so you’ll ...

Constructing a home on sandy soil requires strict adherence to specific construction best practices, especially in the coastal regions, southern Texas and the Gulf Coast area. Here are some tips to ...

Cuttings from woody plants like hydrangeas, roses, herbs and more is a great way to enhance your yard this time of year.

Blazing star plants add color and creativity to your yard, but it's important to be aware of the biggest problem you're ...

There are many ways to capture and store rainwater, but likely the best and easiest place is in the soil. To help move water ...

Let me begin this column by saying that if you are applying fertilizer for money you need to have a fertilizer applicator’s ...

These range from loose sandy soils to waterlogged peats to the beautifully balanced loam that is so well suited to agriculture. But human activity is destroying the balance and one-third of the ...

By Darren Incorvaia North-facing, sloping ground with loose, sandy soil — if you’re a bumblebee queen on the market for a winter home, these features will have you racing to make an offer.

But loamy soil is not just a singular entity; it has its variations, each suited to specific gardening scenarios. They include sandy loam and clay loam, for example. These variations cater to the ...

Fall applications of ammonium N and potassium on these soils could result in some leaching below the root zone, particularly in the case of sandy soils with low-CEC subsoils. Thus, spring fertilizer ...