Soggy soil can turn the dream of a thriving garden into a mud-filled nightmare. Every plant struggles when water lingers too ...

QUINCY — With all the rain we have received this spring, you may have noticed some areas in your lawn or fields where water ponds. The rate at which water moves through the soil profile is influenced ...

Perlite is a volcanic glass that is often used in gardening due to its lightweight, porous nature that aids in healthy plant development. "It is made from a type of volcanic glass called obsidian," ...

Learn how to choose and build the best soil for raised garden beds so your vegetables, herbs, and flowers thrive with less ...

Poor soil drainage around your driveway can lead to a flooded lawn, but one DIY project can improve drainage while beautifying your yard in the process.

Join Mark from Self Sufficient Me as he reveals the secrets behind building a healthy raised garden bed. In this video, Mark ...

A reader in Rohnert Park asks the Garden Docs why their sloped backyard isn't draining well. L.B. writes: I have a slope behind my house in Rohnert Park and according to what I have read about soils ...

Join Mark from Self Sufficient Me as he shares innovative solutions for growing fruit trees in challenging clay soil. Discover how mounding, raised garden beds, Hugelkultur-inspired planting, and ...

We’re well into winter and that means spring and the gardening season is on the horizon. If you’ve got questions, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University ...

Poor sub-soil drainage is a leading cause of progressive structural failure. Sub-soil drainage – the removal of excess water from the soil beneath structures – is an often-overlooked but critical ...

Instead of filling large planters with potting mix, use one of these materials to take up space at the bottom of the planter.