The gardening expert has shared her recipe for improving your soil texture and it's a lot easier than you think ...

Dealing with heavy clay soil can be a challenge for many gardeners. This dense, compact soil type retains water and drains ...

Clay is a challenging growing medium for trees due to compaction and drainage issues. Luckily, some trees can tolerate and ...

Improved drainage helps remove excess water but also improves soil aeration. Roots need access to oxygen to burn ...

"It’s not a reflection of the nitrogen use efficiency, it’s a reflection of the soil type”. “Our heavy clay soils will typically have higher phosphorous levels, and lower nitrate levels.

Inspired by the secret to the Nile Delta’s fertility, engineers are using a concoction of clay, water and local soils to grow fruits in the desert. In March this year, just as countries across ...

The soil is a heavy, damp clay while winter frosts are also not uncommon. J Clarke, Co Kilkenny You’re absolutely right to think very carefully about the most suitable species of hedging for ...