A frustrated gardener took to Reddit to share their unexpected struggle with rejuvenating a flower bed, only to discover layers of landscape fabric buried under compacted, unhealthy soil.

Clay drains less easily than other soils and can lie wet for long periods,' explains landscape designer and soil expert ...

A resource at Agricultural Analytical Services Lab at Penn State can be a good first step toward determining soil health.

and digging in wet soil can press the soil particles too closely together. That’s called soil compaction, and for plants, it’s bad news. Compacted soil traps water around roots, where it can l ...

Cultivating the soil ... plants. Simply lift a spade of soil, invert it and drop it back in its original position. If you suffer from a bad back you may prefer this method over other digging ...

It's rarely waterlogged in winter or dry in summer and supports a wide range of plants. Loamy soil is light and easy to dig and is naturally high in nutrients Chalky soil - typical of south-east ...

It’s April, and spring has sprung. Or will soon. Winter always is a sneaky devil, coming back with hard frosts and even a foot of snow on occasion.

Before you start digging, it is important ... can begin outside once the soil temperatures hit 60 degrees during the day, according to Home Depot. Some plants can survive in colder weather.