All keen gardeners know the importance of having good soil structure that supports healthy plant growth. Drainage and aeration are key to aiding moisture management, and it turns out you can ...

Good garden soil contains 30 to 50% sand, 30 to 50% silt, 20 to 30% clay, and 5 to 10% organic matter. The balance is pore space for water and air. Mineral is composed of sand, silt, and clay.

Grow an amazing garden by learning how to make soil fertile naturally. Use these organic and natural methods to make a healthy garden from common dirt and figure out how to enrich poor soil.

Contrary to popular belief, it’s a myth that coffee grounds are acidic and will lower the pH of the soil. After brewing, the grounds are close to pH neutral, between 6.5 and 6.8.

If acid soil-loving plants are not thriving, have the soil tested and amend the pH with elemental sulfur. The good news is that researchers at Oregon State University have found that coffee is ...

They say the secret to good soil structure is that it can retain water, yet drain. Friable enough so roots don’t rot, but moist enough so plants don’t die of thirst.

If you choose to use a tiller, rear-tine types are easier to manage. Till to a 6-inch to 8-inch depth when the soil is relatively dry. (Squeeze a handful of topsoil into a “snowball” and then ...

Not tilling the garden leads to good soil structure. It also keeps weed seeds from being disturbed, which leads to germination. No-till gardening takes a bit of work.