When I was studying horticulture, loamy soil was flagged up as the most desirable type of soil since it incorporates a perfect mix of sand, silt and clay. So if you're looking for the best plants for ...

Question: What is the best soil composition for a vegetable garden? I have put down one to two inches of cedar mulch, one to two inches of screened topsoil, and grass clippings. I am planning to put ...

Castor bean plants (Ricinus ommunis) are easy to grow from seed when provided with sun and moist, loamy soil. The seeds produce a vibrant plant with large, star-shaped foliage that can grow up to 10 ...

Soil types can make or break the success of garden plants, whether they are edible or ornamental. An expert has mapped out local soil types across the UK to help gardeners find the crops and blooms to ...