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 slowly or is ...

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?

Gardeners are using fewer chemicals than ever, but that doesn’t mean fertilizers are unsafe. Here’s how to balance organic ...

Since you have time now, before planting time, I would encourage you to place about 3 inches of organic matter on your flower and vegetables beds and rototill or spade it into the soil 6 inches deep.

During the down time of the winter, many of you are making plans for the upcoming growing season. While making these plans, you could be considering options of how to do certain things better. For ...

What’s the best soil to use? Whether you’re gardening with containers, in raised beds or digging holes in the ground, you can’t go wrong with organic potting soil. With its loamy texture, ...