“Thyme is a great plant, especially for a herb garden and can equally be used as ground cover. It thrives in poor soil and ...

2. Astilbe 'With so many options, you can let your imagination run wild when choosing the best plants for silty soil, especially if you boost it by adding organic material like compost,' says Jon ...

Lance Roberson of PLance.org joined Steph and Rosie for a follow up segment on soil and what types of plants grow best in each type. He also offered tips on what to expect from each variety. Mixtur… ...

Whether you’re planting a vegetable bed, flowers or simply hoping for greener grass, success starts with understanding the soil beneath your feet. Soil is more than just dirt — it’s a living system ...

According to the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, ideal garden soil contains a balanced mixture of 40% sand, 40% ...

An ideal soil is composed of about 45% minerals (gravel, sand, silt or clay), 25% water, 25% air and 2% to 5% organic matter. Nutrients come from the organic matter in the soil.

Tree planting advice has especially changed. In the old days, it was customary to modify the soil in which trees were planted in a well-meaning effort to make the soil more friendly to the new tree.