Testing soil PH (Image credit: Shutterstock) Warmer weather is here, which means it's the perfect time for me to finally get outdoors and enjoy my backyard. But despite my best intentions for planting, I consistently face one significant challenge — compacted or poor soil. It just seems I'm always struggling with the soil in certain areas of my yard, regardless of the season. In fact, experts agree that if your soil is hard, doesn't soak up water well, or is full of weeds, you've got bad soil — which I've seen a lot of lately. I decided to ask the gardening experts why poor soil can make or break your yard and what I can do to make my garden thrive this summer. Here’s what they had to say. What causes poor soil quality? Testing soil PH (Image credit: Shutterstock) So what are the main reasons for my poor soil quality?…
