A shovel should slide into healthy soil with satisfying ease. When the blade bounces back like it just struck concrete, the ground sends a very clear message: the soil needs help. Compacted soil stops ...
Winter precipitation and freezing temperatures compact the soil in our gardens, leaving less room for air and making it a poor environment for growth. When temperatures dip, water in the ground ...
Farmers have harvested most of their soybeans and corn. Most fields have been dry (until this week) and farmers are looking to fix compaction problems. This article came from Sjoerd Duiker, Penn State ...
Recent heavy rains left many gardens waterlogged. Learn how to protect your plants and fix soggy soil issues.