Living in the Great Lakes region of the United States, I contend with wet clay soil and a lot of precipitation throughout the growing season. Selecting the right trees and soil amendments has allowed ...

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 ...

Mediterranean-type shrubs such as cistus, lavender and phlomis are best confined to banks and raised beds in clay gardens.

David Kuchta, Ph.D. has 10 years of experience in gardening and has read widely in environmental history and the energy transition. An environmental activist since the 1970s, he is also a historian, ...

Many gardeners find it a challenge identifying plants for wet soil. Most plots have dank, wet spots where water tends to sit, brooks overflow, springs discharge or there is a naturally high water ...

Q: I think my clay soil is causing a lot of my plant problems. What are my best options to fix my soil? A: Improving clay soil is a sticky subject. Soils that contain a large amount of clay character ...

I was chatting with Justine, our Kare Saturday show producer, about the lilacs she planted last year. The topic of clay soil came up. Justine and I both battle it ...

David Kuchta, Ph.D. has 10 years of experience in gardening and has read widely in environmental history and the energy transition. An environmental activist since the 1970s, he is also a historian, ...

As indicated by the triple-digit temperatures that kicked off the summer in late May, Amarillo’s growing season isn’t always predictable. It can be harsh. It can bring overwhelming amounts of rain ...

At this time of year, Magnolias are putting on a show. If you’re looking for a showy flowering tree that’s not too large but grows fast, consider the Magnolia! There are some gorgeous Magnolia hybrids ...