Drainage is everything when it comes to soil. You'll see seed packets and planting guides for plants that can tolerate all kinds of soil conditions, but the one condition virtually every plant needs ...

A: For a true percolation test, often done during construction or installation of a septic system, a hole approximately 1 foot in width and depth is dug. Once filled with water, if it drains at a rate ...

Q: I inherited some vacant land out in the country from my uncle. A friend of one of the locals there made me an offer that is subject to a percolation test. I’m not familiar with that since I’ve ...