Caring for tulips is especially straightforward when you start with the right soil conditions. Here is what to look for from your soil and how to amend it.

The ideal soil for growing lavender is dry sandy loam with an alkaline pH. Soggy soil or heavy clay can lead to shallow roots, weak plants, and rot. Unless you already have nice, loose soil with ...

The fix? If your indoor plants have hydrophobic soil, try to water from the bottom. Place a saucer of water beneath the pot and let the soil slowly wick up moisture through capillary action—a natural ...

Sandy soil is pale coloured and has large particles. These create lots of small air gaps. Water drains through them easily so it usually feels dry. Clay soil is usually sticky and has small particles.