Gardeners deal with clay soil in two ways. The first is to amend the soil in an effort to deal with its drainage and compaction issues. This usually involves digging, shoveling in organic matter and ...

You have selected the kind of grapes you want to grow and selected the best spot on your farm/garden to grow them. Remember: Do not plant any grapevines on north facing slopes. Make sure there are no ...

If you live on a property with clay soil, then you know how hard it is to grow a lush lawn. The compact structure of this ...

David Kuchta, Ph.D. has 10 years of experience in gardening and has read widely in environmental history and the energy transition. An environmental activist since the 1970s, he is also a historian, ...

It is a common question from both Costa Rican and Expat gardeners alike, what can I do about my hard, red clay soil? Nothing seems to grow for me. Help! Fortunately, there’s a natural solution to ...

There’s nothing wrong with this area’s red clay soils. In fact, they can become wonderfully productive. The key to unlocking red clay’s potential is compost. Soil scientists call compost’s magic ...

Mediterranean-type shrubs such as cistus, lavender and phlomis are best confined to banks and raised beds in clay gardens.