When plants struggle, the problem is often hidden in the soil. This section focuses on identifying common soil problems and understanding why they happen.
You’ll find clear explanations for issues such as waterlogged ground, compacted soil, poor drainage, drought-prone soil, and pH-related plant stress. Instead of quick fixes, we look at root causes — how soil behaves, how roots respond, and what changes actually make a difference.
The aim is to help you diagnose soil problems correctly before taking action. With the right understanding, many issues can be improved gradually and sustainably, without over-treating the soil or relying on unnecessary products.
Clay soil has a reputation, and not a good one. In winter it feels sticky, heavy, and slow to drain. Then summer arrives, the sun appears for a few brave weeks, and suddenly the soil behaves like baked brick. Spades bounce, cracks open wide enough to lose a trowel, and plants sulk even after watering….