this heavy clay soil is so hard that it broke our garden shovel

4 Smart Ways to Amend Clay Soil Without Tilling

Let’s brainstorm four genius ways to amend clay soil without tilling. Because as you know, clay soil is generally not desirable for gardening. Sure, some plants can sustain life in compact clay, but most vegetables, herbs, and even ornamentals struggle…

young lime tree in pot with fresh potting soil

Does Potting Soil Go Bad? [3 Ways to Tell for Sure!]

While we go to great lengths to nurture our garden and vegetable plots, neglecting the soil in our indoor and container-grown plants is too easy. While you can reuse it under the right conditions, potting soil has an expiration date,…