However, avoid overtilling the soil, as you can create a hard layer of soil that will prevent root growth and drainage. One or two passes should allow the organic matter to reach the sub-surface ...

The soil is worked to a depth of two spades, rather than one, and it’s essential to keep the two layers of soil (subsoil and topsoil) separate. In order to do this, the lower half of the trench ...

Federal officials have said cleanup crews won’t return to remove additional layers of soil if contamination is found, nor will they bring in clean soil to add on top. “We encourage the state ...

Soils are becoming severely degraded due to a combination of intensive farming practices and natural processes. As the layer of fertile topsoil thins, it gets increasingly difficult to grow crops ...

Today, the soil is dark and full of large clumps, with bigger gaps between the particles. Water is now able to reach the deeper layers of the ground. “When you walk across my fields, it feels ...

Beds and borders can quickly dry out or be taken over by weeds. Using a layer of mulch across the soil surface can prevent this. Follow our guide to mulching, an essential garden technique.