Pennsylvania’s early-spring soil is typically wet from thawing, snow melt, and late-winter/early-spring rains, foiling eager ...

The fix? If your indoor plants have hydrophobic soil, try to water from the bottom. Place a saucer of water beneath the pot and let the soil slowly wick up moisture through capillary action—a natural ...

Seed starting soil is a very fine soil with a combination of ground peat moss, coconut coir and perlite that allows seeds to germinate and grow without fighting the bulky soil. Just add the right ...

Want to make the most of your water bill? Check out these tips for maximizing garden watering when the rain just isn't enough ...

Most gardeners think soil testing only determines nutrient deficiencies, but the tests also help gardeners understand whether ...

If you’re unsure if your soil needs amendments, take note if it dries and cracks in summer, drains slowly or is difficult to dig whether wet or dry. Do your rhododendrons and other shrubs wilt ...

These two options can be frustrating for the farmer who is either waiting for fields to be dry enough for work or concerned ...

See also: Managing soils to withstand wet winters and dry summers The key is to be flexible and take steps to avoid making things worse, says independent soils and grassland consultant Chris Duller.