Home soil testing kits easily read the pH and nutrient levels of the sample, but they can differ greatly from more precise ...

A Christmas cactus thrives when its soil mimics its natural rainforest home—moist, airy, and fast-draining to keep roots healthy. Experts say the best mix uses regular potting soil blended with ...

Area rugs take a beating from dirt and spills. Learn how to properly spot clean rugs using household staples like baking soda ...

Choosing the right pot and soil is key to growing healthy kaffir lime leaves. Choose a pot with drainage holes to avoid ...

Create a ring of chicken wire, about a hug’s width in diameter, and simply deposit dry leaves in the fall. The leaves will ...

If you don’t have a compost bin, dig small holes in your garden beds and bury the pumpkin scraps a few inches deep. They’ll decompose over time, enriching your soil and inviting helpful earthworms to ...

THE UK has earned the title of the ‘slug capital of the world’. With cooler, wetter weather setting in, the pests are making ...

Find out if it's best to get rid of used potting soil when emptying your containers in the fall or if you can keep it for next year.

Energy bills are still stubbornly high, the nights draw in earlier, and the garden feels like it’s slipping into shadow. You want safety along the path, a ...

The endurance-running spotlight remains focused on the United States’ soil, with New York taking over the baton ... to watch ...

Here are the questions to help you settle on what you like, what fits your lifestyle and what issues you hope to resolve — and 6 common mistakes to avoid ...

If you’re carving a jack-o’-lantern, don’t throw away the skin or innards — every part is edible. After carving, you can cube the excess flesh — the thick part between the outer skin and the inner ...