Soil is the foundation for all gardens. Home gardeners have several options to improve poor soil. Here's a look at five: adding organic matter, using fertilizer, tilling, changing the pH and creating raised beds.
Q: I'd like to mix more sand into my soil to help break up the clay. If I collect sand from an ocean beach, should I be worried about too much salt in the sand and it impacting my soil? If I were to use the beach...
Potassium is an essential nutrient in corn production. If deficient, growth is stunted and yields are reduced. Potassium deficiency will manifest differently as the season progresses. Here's what to look for.