It's difficult enough to garden in heavy clay soil, but when that soil is on a slope, you face a double whammy of gardening challenges. Slopes are both hard to mow and hard to water. Worse, slopes are ...

Both extremes in soil have their advantages and shortcomings. These soils act the way they do mostly because of the size of the particles that make them up. Sand particles are relatively large (by ...

Looking for a new flower to feature as a permanent garden addition? Don't pass up this plant, especially if you struggle with clay soil and cooler temperatures.

Add as much organic material to your heavy clay soil as possible to help it return to its native state. Then you’ll have a better chance to grow healthy, lovely plants such as these SunPatiens. Adele ...

We can all imagine what healthy soil looks like: Rich, crumbly, and dark brown, bursting with nutrients and ready to house your greenest veggies, most succulent fruits, and prettiest flowers. But ...

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True blue is an elusive color that's seldom seen in plants or animals. This rarity is what makes blue flowers so attractive. The blue Himalayan poppy or, more commonly Himalayan blue poppy (Meconopsis ...