Definition:
"Compacted" soil is a term applied to soil which, deprived of proper aeration (perhaps due to heavy foot traffic), suffers from excessive water runoff and poor conditions for plant rooting.
How Do You Solve the Problem of Compacted Soil?
In a lawn, you can correct the problem mechanically through core aeration. When opening up a new garden, people often employ garden tillers to break up compacted soil in conjunction with introducing soil amendments. Earthworms can help you avoid a recurrence of compacted soil.
In reference to compost bins, compaction occurs under anaerobic conditions. Turning a compost pile frequently is one way to avoid such compaction.
Also Known As: compaction
Examples:
A bad case of compacted soil developed on my front lawn, right where I walk from my front door to the mailbox. It was so bad that I could not get much grass to grow there anymore.
