Drainage is everything when it comes to soil. You'll see seed packets and planting guides for plants that can tolerate all kinds of soil conditions, but the one condition virtually every plant needs ...

A simple, quick test will tell you how well your soil drains. Photo courtesy Greywater.org Seventeenth in a series republished with permission from the San Diego County Water Authority‘s website. Soil ...

Since the late 1800s, U.S. farmers have been using drainage methods to allow cultivation of poorly drained soils, once believed to be unproductive and unhealthy. Today, proper drainage is still ...

Here's how to deal with overwatered clay soil correctly so you can still grow a beautiful, productive garden. Improve water drainage with swales, berms, and raised beds. Adding organic matter and ...

Poor sub-soil drainage is a leading cause of progressive structural failure. Sub-soil drainage – the removal of excess water from the soil beneath structures – is an often-overlooked but critical ...

Regenerating ancient land drainage systems that are now unfit for purpose can deliver a yield increase of up to 35%, with the added benefit of improved soil health and weed control. The past 30 years ...