It's an ideal mix of the three different soil particle sizes – sand, silt and clay – and so is generally thought to be the ...

But what is loam soil exactly? And how do you know if that's what you have in your garden? This soil type has a balanced combination of different-sized soil particles that provide good drainage ...

If your soil is sandy and your leaves are yellow, Duford says that you can add organic matter to the soil that will hold ...

Loamy soil - often seen as the ultimate garden soil because most plants will grow in it, this is brown and crumbly in texture and similar to that found on well-worked allotments. It's rarely ...

Rainfall and sunshine are a stellar combination for growing a lawn, but more can be done to make your grass look thicker and greener.

By Soncirey Mitchell Reader Staff Dirt is dirt — or is it? Anyone who’s tried to garden in North Idaho knows that our soil varies from bad to worse in most areas. My ...

Topsoil is the uppermost layer of soil. It's where essential nutrients, microorganisms, and beneficial insects like earthworms reside, helping provide a healthy environment for plants. Topsoil is also ...