Container gardening is a very popular topic for Southern California gardeners. Most homes do not have a lot of gardening space, either because of tiny lot size or no lot at all (in the case of condos ...

This is the first episode in our growing food in small spaces series and it shows how to build a raised garden bed made from ...

Decades ago, horticulturists studied ways to provide potted plants with a medium that offered support and nutrition as well ...

CORVALLIS – Adding organic matter is the best way to improve nearly all kinds of soils. If you’re unsure if your soil needs amendments, take note if it dries and cracks in summer, drains slowly or is ...

Think of your indoor and outdoor plants a little bit like Goldilocks: They need a just-right potting mix or soil to help them really thrive. And although the words “potting mix” and “potting soil” are ...

Container gardening is a very popular topic for gardeners. Most homes do not have a lot of gardening space, either because of tiny lot size or no lot at all (in the case of condos or apartments).

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. In ...

Adding soil you buy from your local garden center can be good for your plants but not all bags are the same. Have you ever stood in front of the bagged soil products displayed at your local nursery ...

Fireplace ash is alkaline, which means it can help neutralize acidic soils. If your soil is too acidic, adding ash can bring ...

Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...