Cracked, caked, dry soil and a gap between soil and pot are symptoms of soil hydrophobia. - RishabhSinghArtist/Shutterstock Has this ever happened with any of your ...

Watering your plants seems like it would be a simple chore, right? You just pour the water in, wait a few seconds, and stop. But if you have hydrophobic soil, or soil that does not want to absorb ...

A plant expert is showing the world how to overcome that stubborn soil that refuses to absorb water correctly for your plants. Certain soils take in water better than others. Those that don’t are ...

To rehydrate hydrophobic garden soil, break up the soil and amend it with organic matter. Water the soil deeply and apply organic mulch to preserve soil moisture. For potted plants, replacing ...

In my experience, getting watering right is the number one thing houseplant owners struggle with. One common occurrence is when incorrect watering turns soil hydrophobic, meaning it won't absorb any ...

Have you ever watered a thirsty plant only to watch the water rush through the soil without soaking in? The crunchy soil not only leaves your plants thirsty, it also damages the roots. This common ...

Give struggling petunias a second chance.

Do you have a gardening question? The UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County can help. Our volunteers are part of the University of California’s Cooperative Extension program and we are trained to ...