I f your garden has heavy clay soil, you'll know what hard work it can be when it comes to digging and planting. This type of soil has a habit of becoming rock hard in summer when it dries out and ...

adding vibrant color to the garden. Bee balm prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil, but it can adapt ...

If you’re unsure of your soil type or condition, you can invest in a soil test kit, such as MySoil Soil Test Kit ($29.99, Amazon). This also indicates pH level, and what nutrients your soil is ...

But if you’re looking to make a more permanent change to your hydrangeas, you need to focus on your soils acidity. A lot of soil around the D.C. region is clay based, alkaline soil with a higher pH ...

Clay-based soils retain moisture well ... ensuring long-lasting color," says Kelly Funk, president and CEO of Jackson & Perkins. "They grow in clumps and spread gradually, making them excellent ...

Garden enthusiasts are all too familiar with the trials of clay soil – it's a notorious challenge for planting and can leave your green space more swamp than sanctuary. But fear not, an ...

3 great shrubs for clay soil Share this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) ... Its dark red stems provide a burst of landscape color during the winter months.

(Submitted photo) Soils that contain a large amount of clay character have always been a challenge to gardeners. When it is wet, clay soil tends to be sticky and difficult to work; when dry ...