Once you’ve tried to grow anything by just digging a hole in the ground, you’ll notice that the ground is probably full of clay or sand ... filled soil and want to break it up, adding perlite ...

There are some misconceptions surrounding how we deal with soil when gardening, and I thought I’d discuss a few in this week’s column: to add, or not to use, gypsum; dealing with dense clay ...

Compacted soil is bad for your plants, as it can hinder root growth, nutrient absorption, and water drainage. Here's the best ...

Also, plant roots will have difficulty penetrating through such a dense soil. It might seem reasonable that adding sand to clay soil might provide a more suitable workable soil. However ...

I was thinking this was because the soil in my yard is clay, but I tried adding a couple bags of sand and the same thing still happened. What should I do? A: You are right that potatoes do well in ...

No. Adding sand or gravel to heavy clay soil can reduce drainage and aeration. Gypsum and other so-called “soil looseners” just turn your soil into a paste. And any snake oil liquid that ...

Article continues below Another user advised: "I would recommend adding some sand, the sand breaks up the clay soil. You need to add it in spring and autumn for a few years." Becky hit back saying ...

Another shared: "I would recommend adding some sand, the sand breaks up the clay soil. You need to add it in spring and autumn for a few years." To which Becky responded with: "Sand can be awful ...

What is 'no-till' gardening? Is it better for my garden than traditional digging and tilling every year or not? What are the advantages of this method and how can I start using it? This method of ...