Cultivating the soil by digging is fundamental to good gardening. Learn the difference between single and double digging and when the no dig method works. Digging the soil is essential for good ...

In most gardens, a hard-wearing family lawn mixture, containing rye grass, would be suitable. Prepare the soil by skimming off any old grass, removing large stones and weeds, and then roughly ...

Is your lawn struggling due to unknown soil issues? A soil test kit can identify nutrient deficiencies, pH imbalances, and other factors affecting your grass’s health. Knowing how to use a soil test ...

Collecting the soil sample is an important step in the process. Using a shovel or trowel, collect soil samples from various places in your garden, lawn or field. For raised beds or in a high tunnel, ...

We discuss the main causes of compacted soil so you can identify them easily and avoid further damage to your lawn and garden. Compaction happens when a force presses the soil particles together, ...

As winter approaches, there's one "vital" job that gardeners should do now in order to give their lawn the best chance of ...

If your lawn is squelchy to walk on or turns into a lake every time it rains, you’ll have difficulty maintaining good quality, healthy turf. A sticky, glue-like layer of puddled soil may form near the ...

However, growing from seed does take a little longer. Lawn seeds germinate best in early autumn and mid-spring. The soil is warm, there’s plenty of moisture and the weather is neither too cold nor too ...

The healing properties of many plants are renowned when it comes to our mental and physical wellbeing, but did you know that soil has benefits too? Yes, the humble bedrock of our yards isn’t only good ...

This condition is a symptom of poor drainage caused by factors such as heavy clay soil, flat terrain, low spots on the lawn, and heavy foot traffic. Fortunately, you can learn how to fix a soggy ...

“A shovelful of healthy soil should have six or seven big, fat earthworms in it.” That’s not what I found in the spring of ...

While you’re slice-aerating your yard, you can double down on your effort by applying soil amendments like lime or gypsum or by overseeding your lawn in one pass. Need a machine to help you do ...