A shovel should slide into healthy soil with satisfying ease. When the blade bounces back like it just struck concrete, the ...

Soil compaction can bring with it serious consequences when trying to grow anything green. In fact, it can be almost ...

Soil compaction might not seem like the most exciting topic, but the proper completion of this step is essential. If soil compaction is not performed adequately, settlement of the soil could occur and ...

While many contractors may think soil compaction has little impact on the end result of a job, the opposite could not be more true; if proper soil compaction is not achieved initially, it can lead to ...

Discover how to make your raised bed soil last in our expert guide. These 5 steps can be followed to refresh and replenish ...

I’d like to grow moss in between pavers or stones. Can you provide some guidance? Moss, in general, tolerates shade, wet, acid soils, low fertility and, importantly for your purposes, compacted soil.

As days become warmer, gardeners get ready to dig. But digging too soon can be a mistake, according to experts at The Morton Arboretum in Lisle. “There’s a danger that you will compact the soil by ...

How to tell if your soil is past its prime—and what to do about it ...

With sunny warm days upon us, we all want to start gardening. But beware: if you leave footprints in the soil, or feel it go squish, it’s not time to be doing anything. Plants get their oxygen from ...