How to Tell If Your Soil Is Compacted (A Practical UK Gardener’s Guide)

Soil compaction in UK gardens shown by a garden fork pushed into hard soil

Soil compaction in UK gardens is one of the most common reasons plants struggle, even when watering and feeding seem right. In many UK home gardens, the real problem isn’t fertiliser, weather, or effort — it’s compacted soil restricting roots, air, and water below the surface. The clearest symptom is stunted root crops, covered in … Read more