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 ...

Q: The soil in my community garden plot is heavy clay. A neighboring gardener suggested adding leaf mulch and sand to improve its texture. How much sand and leaves should I add to attain a plot that ...

We’re well into winter and that means spring and the gardening season is on the horizon. If you’ve got questions, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University ...

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 ...

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 ...

CORVALLIS – Adding organic matter is the best way to improve nearly all kinds of soils. If you’re unsure if your soil needs amendments, take note if it dries and cracks in summer, drains slowly or is ...

It's difficult enough to garden in heavy clay soil, but when that soil is on a slope, you face a double whammy of gardening challenges. Slopes are both hard to mow and hard to water. Worse, slopes are ...

Q: I really want to grow potatoes but I get poor yields and they always come out small and weirdly shaped. I was thinking this was because the soil in my yard is clay, but I tried adding a couple bags ...

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 soil type makes it difficult for roots to grow and robs grass of the oxygen, ...

Fall is for planting and transplanting; however, it is often spring when people get the “itch” to plant. Just go by any place that sells plants and you will see the plants and potting soil headed out ...