Hughes, a UMN Extension educator that specializes in tillage, soil compaction and soil health joined UMN Extension crops educator Angie Peltier to talk about soil compaction: ...

Regardless of what you’re growing, spring is an exciting time of year. But it doesn’t come without challenges. Compaction can lead to wet soil that makes it difficult to get in your fields on time for ...

I am getting a delivery of Glade Park soil for raised vegetable garden beds. The contractor says in filling the beds he needs to walk on the Glade Park soil to compact it because it is so fluffy. I ...

Soil compaction might not seem like the most exciting topic, but the proper completion of this step is essential. If soil compaction is not performed adequately, settlement of the soil could occur and ...

How can I sow seed without compacting soil? JERRY: This is one of the tips my grandfather gave me… "Rather than walking on the soil, why don't you walk on some boards?" Because as you walk on these ...

I’d like to grow moss in between pavers or stones. Can you provide some guidance? Moss, in general, tolerates shade, wet, acid soils, low fertility and, importantly for your purposes, compacted soil.

Compacted soil, caused by foot traffic, equipment, or vibrations, prevents air, water, and nutrients from reaching plant roots. Signs of compacted soil include difficulty inserting a screwdriver into ...