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 ...

When you water a garden bed or potted plant and the water puddles or beads at the surface instead of being absorbed by the soil, you have a problem—hydrophobic soil. This occurs when decomposing ...

When you're nurturing your beloved houseplants or starting a new garden project, the last thing you want is for your potting mix to become hydrophobic. This condition can lead to a frustrating cycle ...

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 ...