Learn expert tips on winterizing your garden effectively, covering plant protection, soil care, and tool maintenance for a ...

Using manure as an amendment can do wonders for your soil, but only if you properly assess it first and make sure it doesn't ...

One of the biggest factors affecting the health of plants in your garden is the pH of the soil, which is a measure of its acidity or alkalinity. A pH of 7.0 is neutral while that above 7.0 is alkaline ...

If you’ve ever walked through a forest after the rain, you’ve experienced the magic of leaf mold—whether you realized it or ...

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

Sandy loam? Loamy soil? There are many terms to describe the ground under your feet. Here's how to determine the composition ...

Every winter, gardeners brace themselves for frost, snow, and the eerie silence of hibernating plants. But while you’re ...

The foundation of any happy garden is the soil. In fact, some might argue that a gardener’s job isn’t to grow plants but to cultivate healthy soil. In our desert, we are lucky to have plenty of ...

Many people do not realize the difference between soil and dirt. Soil is alive and dirt isn’t. Plants will grow in soil, but they cannot grow in dirt (unless you add the needed nutrients). For your ...

"Debating on if I should start over with raised garden bed soil from Lowe's and already started plants," the Biloxi, ...