I plant all summer long. Be sure to keep plants moist before planting to minimize stress on the new plant material.

In fact, the coveted sandy loam is uncommon in this area. Most of us get dirt with too much clay or too much sand -- and that creates a challenge when it comes to picking the right plants for the ...

Loam describes the ideal soil composition for most garden plants (although some plants require sandy, rocky, or clay soil). Loam holds nutrients and has a texture that retains water long enough ...

Healthy soil typically is made up of sandy loam, or soils that are made up of a majority of sand but also contain some silt, clay and organic matter.

Worried that you won't be able to grow a bountiful garden in sandy soil? Follow these tips to see how easy it can be. The post Sandy Soil Gardening Advice from an Expert appeared first on Family ...

So don't let clay soil dissuade you from growing a beautiful garden. Here are 15 favorite North American native flowers that will both attract local pollinators and thrive in clay soil.

A sandy loam soil can dry out very quickly and may be able to be worked the day after a storm.

Loam soil is a mineral mixture of clay, sand, and silt. In the right proportions, loam is the ideal medium for growing plants.

All desert plants including hopseed bush are prone to this disease if grown in moist soils or in low spots in desert landscapes that accumulate water.

Here's how Mez Maconochie has worked with her sandy soil to create a spectacular garden, along with some tips from a permaculture designer.

If your garden doesn't seem the same lately, your soil might be suffering. Here's how to give it a kick-start.