Gardeners deal with clay soil in two ways. The first is to amend the soil in an effort to deal with its drainage and compaction issues. This usually involves digging, shoveling in organic matter and ...

Are you dreaming of having fresh apples, cherries, or peaches straight from your own yard? Before you run out and buy that bare-root pink lady apple sapling, you need to take a look at your soil. One ...

I am doing some tree planting at home and wanted a recommendation on what to use to amend the soil that I fill the planting hole with to give the trees a good start. My garden has a heavy clay loam ...

‘It is possible to grow fruit trees in clay soil, but choosing the right location is key,’ says David Glass, head gardener at ...

Nothing screams summer like biting into a ripe, juicy peach, a stone fruit that’s typically harvested in the United States from May through late September. While you can buy peaches at farmers markets ...

There are several advantages to planting bare-root trees: they are usually less expensive, easier for gardeners to transport and they will grow their roots entirely into native soil (rather than ...

Winter is here, but there are always gardening questions. Get answers from Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University's Extension Service. OSU Extension faculty and ...

Soil that contains a heavy clay component can be great for some plants—especially those that appreciate natural water retention. Clay also offers a more fertile growing experience, as its thick nature ...

Ahead, the best fruit trees to plant this fall for future harvests: ...

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 ...

It’s easy to take soil for granted, but what an impact it has on our trees, shrubs, lawns and gardens. Soil is the main vehicle by which plant roots absorb water and nutrients, and it keeps plants ...