A: Improving soils is difficult, but not impossible. Soils that contain a large amount of clay character have always been a challenge to gardeners. When it is wet, clay soil tends to be sticky and ...

When it comes to improving clay soil, sand is not the answer. “What do contractors make when they mix clay and sand? Concrete,” said Sacramento soil expert Steven Zien of Living Resources Co. “Adding ...

Testing your soil can help you determine the level of organic matter to know what improvements need made for the future. (Submitted photo) Soils that contain a large amount of clay character have ...

Here's how to deal with overwatered clay soil correctly so you can still grow a beautiful, productive garden. Improve water drainage with swales, berms, and raised beds. Adding organic matter and ...

Q: I want to grow carrots, but my soil is dense clay. All the sources I read say carrots prefer a sandy loam. How much sand should I add to get it to be the right texture? A: This is a question we get ...