Different heights make these fall bloomers a natural pairing, creating a layered, dynamic flower bed that brings late-season ...

Heavy clay soil often has drainage problems and compaction, reducing plant growth. Amendments that enhance clay-heavy soil are organic matter, gypsum, mulch, cover crops, and sulfur. Organic matter is ...

Clay soil is notoriously difficult to garden with. But it's still possible to grow an apple or pear tree in a clay-soil yard ...

Now is a good time to amend your soil. There are numerous materials, both organic and inorganic, that can be used to change the structure of your soil depending on what you are going to grow. Soil ...

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 ...

Colder weather continues lingering in our area and will be around for at least two more weeks, according to several 30-day weather forecast sites! Spring could be near at hand, as a couple extended ...

As gardeners, we really don’t grow plants; that is the soil’s job. Tilth, the soil’s ability to support plant growth, can be improved over time by amending soil wisely. A soil test provides data-based ...