In this video, I show you a new tool I use to break up clay and compacted soil called the Prong. I also show how to improve ...

If you have tough soil or hard ground that you need to break up, a mattock is a real game changer. This handy tool combines a pickaxe's digging power with an adze's chopping ability, making it perfect ...

From mild winters to heavier equipment, farmers face several uncontrollable factors, adding layers to the soil compaction problem. “Our winters have been milder, and snowfall has been lighter in ...

Clay soil presents a number of problems. It can easily become waterlogged and compacted. On the other hand, when it's dry, it's rock hard. Either way, it's difficult to dig and presents a barrier to ...

A black metal shovel is partially covered by soil. - rsooll/Shutterstock I know someone who said the main reason she doesn't enjoy gardening is because she "doesn't like to get dirty." Well, friends, ...

Avoid pasture damage this winter. Noble SWCD’s Kirstin Roman explains how unrolling bales and strip-grazing can boost soil ...

This year in South Dakota many areas have received high amounts of rainfall during the summer. This has led to portions of fields being wet particularly in the northeastern part of the state. Soils ...

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 ...

Do you have a lot of weeds in your lawn? Any areas of thin or dead grass? Does your yard just look stressed overall? These could all be symptoms of a common problem: soil compaction. “Soil compaction ...