In this video, I show you a new tool I use to break up clay and compacted soil called the Prong. I also show how to improve the clay soil and plant a fruit tree to give it the best chance of growing ...

Clay soil presents a number of problems. It can easily become waterlogged and compacted. On the other hand, when it's dry, it's rock hard. Either way, it's difficult to dig and presents a barrier to ...

Clay soil is found in many American gardens, but it isn't a hospitable home for all plants. If you're preparing your garden for summer, or want to grow flowers or vegetables, you might struggle. There ...

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 ...

Potting mix is not the same thing as soil. “Potting mix contains no soil and is a lightweight mixture that’s ideal for ...

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 ...

Clay soil is expansive and can cause serious damage to your home’s foundation. Foundation settlement is a common foundation problem, especially for homes in Denver built on damp clay soils. These ...

Homebuyers moving to California know to prepare for earthquakes, but many overlook a more everyday threat beneath their homes ...

Both extremes in soil have their advantages and shortcomings. These soils act the way they do mostly because of the size of the particles that make them up. Sand particles are relatively large (by ...

The first step in growing profitable corn yields is figuring out how much each field can produce. If you don’t start out with a realistic goal, you risk over- or under-applying inputs, both of which ...