I'm digging a hole to plant a new evergreen, and I've discovered that the soil is extremely heavy with clay. What could be added to the clay soil to make it conducive to good root growth? Is it good ...

While spending hours working on your garden can be a joy, it's always nice to have some plants that grow and thrive with little effort on your part. But if you have especially clay-heavy soil, finding ...

Planting depth is critical. To determine the proper planting depth, locate the root flare of your tree, which is where the ...

There are many different types of soil in our area, but clay seems to be more abundant than are others. On the one hand, clay soil is heavy, hard to work unless the moisture level is just right, and ...

Plant these beautiful perennials in the fall for a lively spring garden. Most of these perennials need to experience cold to ...

HEIDI BORNHORST Hapuu tree ferns growing with an understory of palapalai ferns at Lyon Arboretum in Manoa. Hapuu can grow and thrive in sunny places if you keep them watered. The soil is important, ...

Growing in clay soil comes with several challenges but can be accomplished through an aggressive compost-mixing program over time. Clay soil is severely compacted, making it difficult for roots to ...

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 ...

Colder weather continues lingering in our area and will be around for at least two more weeks, according to several 30-day weather forecast sites! Spring could be near at hand, as a couple extended ...

This column is written by the UC Master Gardeners of Yolo County each month. It provides answers to selected questions that recently came into the UC Master Gardener – Yolo County Help Desk. Question: ...

Not every gardener gets good dirt. 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 ...

‘It is possible to grow fruit trees in clay soil, but choosing the right location is key,’ says David Glass, head gardener at ...