The soil you have can say a lot about the health of your plants — especially if you're looking at compaction. This is when the soil is pressed down so tightly that it closes the gaps between soil ...

Side yards often get ignored, even though they provide usable growing space when planted with intention. Light levels change quickly, heat builds up near walls, and soil tends to stay compacted.

Aeration is important for any lawn because it loosens up tightly compacted soil so water, air and nutrients can get down to the roots. This lets the grass grow lush and healthy. There are several ...