Compacted soil is bad for your plants, as it can hinder root growth, nutrient absorption, and water drainage. Here's the best ...

Compacted soil, caused by foot traffic, equipment, or vibrations, prevents air, water, and nutrients from reaching plant roots. Signs of compacted soil include difficulty inserting a screwdriver ...

“If you have the need to incorporate organics quickly, rototilling is the way with clay soil,” says Lowenfels. This is usually best done in the fall. Compacted soil and compost. Adding compost ...

Plenty of beautiful varieties, like marigolds and sunflowers, can improve soil quality. Ahead, we spoke to plant experts about species that can reduce compaction, provide essential nutrients ...

Your plants' roots live in the soil, so this is where the transformation will begin. Most gardens suffer from depleted, compacted earth ... crumbly texture that plants love. Garden plants are ...

The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) announces that Virginia’s Imported Fire Ant Quarantine was expanded today to include the counties of Chesterfield, Lee ...

RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia's Imported Fire Ant Quarantine was expanded Wednesday to include Chesterfield and the Tri-Cities after the invasive species was discovered in those areas. "Once ...

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Follow this expert's advice for ways to revive garden soil. Adding amendments like compost or wood ash in the spring will set ...