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CORVALLIS – Adding organic matter is the best way to improve nearly all kinds of soils. If you’re unsure if your soil needs amendments, take note if it dries and cracks in summer, drains ...

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I would like to improve the heavy clay soil in my vegetable garden. A friend suggested that I rototill several inches of sand to improve the drainage. Is that a good way to improve clay soil ...

Sustainability in the garden means incorporating practices that reduce our impact through small changes and choosing the right plant for the right place,” said Maddison Perzel, head gardener at Elm ...