Before you dig a garden, it's important to figure out what type of soil you have and then select plants (and amend your soil) accordingly.

Many people are dissatisfied with the soil in their garden. The most common complaint is that the soil is either too sandy or ...

Soil texture is determined by the mixture of the mineral contents: sand, silt, and clay. You can determine your garden soil ...

Use a soil texture triangle, available online, to determine your soil type based on the calculated percentages of sand, silt, and clay. Knowing your soil texture helps you understand how your ...

The UC Master Gardeners of Butte County are part of the University of California Cooperative Extension system, serving our ...