Instead, go up. Build a raised bed about 12 inches high on top of the existing soil using garden soil or topsoil. The raised ...

It adds long-lasting color and thrives in less-than-perfect soil conditions like clay.' Growing in US hardiness zones 3-8, black-eyed Susan thrives in full sun, adding drama and color to your ...

Hydrangeas are known for their big, beautiful cluster flowers, but many gardeners do not realise how easy it is to change ...

Since a soil's CEC comes from the clay and organic matter present, it can be estimated from soil texture and color. Table 1 lists some soil groups based on color and texture, representative soil ...

Chalky soils are always alkaline, which restricts the number of plants that can grow on them. Planting may also be difficult as spades frequently hit lumps of hard chalk or flint Clay soil - this ...