Of the tests to do before planting in your garden, a drainage test is among the best (and easiest). Try this quick drainage ...

Last month’s relentlessly rainy and all-time-wettest May hammered home why well drained soil is so important to good plant growth. So much yard soil in southcentral Pennsylvania is either naturally ...

Recent rains have put a lot of water into our clay-based soils. In situations where the soil lacks good drainage, water does not drain easily, leaving plant roots exposed to moisture. Over time this ...

I was one of only two kids in my Singapore state school to join the gardening club. Yes, I was deeply uncool from a very early age. After lessons each day, we had to move around great sacks of sand ...

Clay soil can be difficult for gardeners to work with because it is slow-draining and compacts easily, causing plants to suffer from root rot and other fungal diseases. While some plants can thrive in ...

I am very privileged to garden in a large space which allows me to plant a range of trees, from those that will ultimately be large, park-like specimens to smaller, more decorative garden trees. For ...

Of the six main types of soil, clay soil is often considered one of the toughest to manage. While sandy, silt, loamy, peaty, and chalky soils have their own setbacks, clay is notorious for stunting ...

Colorful peonies are a beautiful addition to any garden. Luckily, it's not difficult to successfully grow peonies in order to enjoy their stunning blooms. There's a special soil tip you can use to ...

Keathley Landscaping has expanded its drainage system capabilities to address increasing water management challenges ...

Keathley Landscaping has introduced new drainage system technologies and methodologies to address water management challenges ...