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 ...

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 ...

This column is written by the UC Master Gardeners of Yolo County each month. It provides answers to selected questions that recently came into the UC Master Gardener – Yolo County Help Desk. Question: ...

If you have clay soil in your garden, you know how challenging it can be to work with. Clay-based soils retain moisture well, meaning they can be slow draining and compact easily. When clay soils ...

Clay soil presents a number of problems. It can easily become waterlogged and compacted. On the other hand, when it's dry, it's rock hard. Either way, it's difficult to dig and presents a barrier to ...

Clay soil is often a nightmare for gardeners to work with, given its labor-intensive nature, poor drainage, and compactness. Although there are certain plants that thrive in clay soil, one fruit tree ...