Compacted soil is a common problem for lawn care enthusiasts. It can cause major problems with your grass growth as it doesn’t allow water or air to circulate properly, which can lead to problems with drainage and moisture retention. Fortunately, there are several ways to soften compacted lawn...
When you struggle with clay soil or sodic (high sodium) soil, gypsum is an effective means of amending and improving the soil. Gypsum (calcium sulphate) is not a fertilizer, but rather it is a soil amendment that will attach to the particles in soil and loosen heavy soil over time. Beca...
Grow peas in rich, loamy soil that is well-drained. Peas will produce earlier if planted in sandy soil. Later crops can be planted in heavier, clay soil. Peas prefer a soil pH of 5.5 to 6.8. Do a soil test before planting. Grow peas supported by poles, a trellis, or a fence.Gar...
If the soil layer on top of the grass is not dense enough, grass shoots or weeds might pop through and disturb your garden. If you have a strong, healthy lawn, your grass roots can be up to 2 or 3 feet deep. Take the time to remove all grass and weeds in the area where you wa...
On the other hand, clay is the least porous, and gets waterlogged easily. That’ll make for a particularly damp growing medium. Sadly, this may lead toroot rot. So, for the best results, it’s a good idea to find a compromise between the two. That’s when loamy soil comes into pla...
Using a dull knife or stiff edge, scrape off as much excess school glue as possible.Be careful not to spread the stain. If the glue has already hardened, soak the clothing in warm water for 30 minutes to soften before scraping.
Growing celery in Texas presents unique challenges. Although the plant is a cool season crop, it can be grown in fall or spring in most of the state. Celery prefers sandy soil with lots of organic components. Since clay soil in Texas is structured diffe
The day before aerating your lawn, apply 1 inch of water to the lawn to soften the soil. Make sure to mark any sprinkler heads or shallow irrigation, septic, or utility lines so that you won't accidentally run them over. For lightly compacted soil, go over your entire lawn once with ...
If water pools around your house, walkways or driveway, you’ll want to regrade your yard to preventyard drainage problems. Make sure your yard slopes away from your home, so water doesn’t pool near your house. You may want to rent a tiller to soften the soil so it’s easier to wo...
2. Roll out the clay Take out a piece of air-dry clay from its packaging and knead it to soften it up. Use a rolling pin to flatten the clay to your desired thickness. You don't want the clay to be super skinny but also not chunky, which would make the planter too heavy. A go...