Ever wonder why you end up with funky-looking misshapen carrots in your garden? The answer, more often than not, is the type of soil that they grew in. There are good reasons why you can't just use ...

The jar test is a simple way to determine soil composition. Take a clear jar and fill it with three parts soil and one part ...

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — Understanding the texture of your garden soil is crucial for successful planting and gardening. Soil texture affects water retention, drainage, aeration, and nutrient ...

Q: Awhile back a representative from the Southern Nevada Water Association said that he had heard that the typical soil type in the valley was a loam. The University of Arizona uses some landscape ...