Poor water infiltration and drainage and associated issues entering the field Decreased root growth and nutrient uptake Lower crop yields Compaction has both natural and man-made causes. While a small ...

It can be hard to resist on a sunny spring day, but don’t start digging in the garden too soon. “You can prevent a lot of problems from compacted soil if you wait a while,” said Spencer ...

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The UC Master Gardeners of Butte County are part of the University of California Cooperative Extension system, serving our ...