The soil in your garden is a major factor in determining which plants and trees will grow best. Sandy soil, known for its light texture and low nutrient content, can present challenges, but the good ...

(Reuters) - A Connecticut town got an unexpected history lesson after fierce winds from monster storm Sandy toppled a 103-year-old oak tree and exposed skeletal remains below it, officials said on ...

NEW YORK (AP) – They fell by the thousands, like soldiers in some vast battle of giants, dropping to the earth in submission to a greater force. The winds of Superstorm Sandy took out more trees in ...

Some fruit trees might prefer wet weather and moist earth, but others will perform best with well-draining, sandy soil. It's also a much easier medium to work with, and requires less effort to dig ...