I have a heavy clay soil. What is the best way to improve it so my plants will grow better? The most important thing I have ever learned about gardening is this: The key to improving plant growth with ...

As any avid gardener knows, having the right soil in your garden is one of the most important steps in achieving healthy plant growth. Unfortunately, homeowners with heavy clay soil in their yards ...

Will it be okay if I leave leaves in my garden beds at home? My work schedule is heavy this fall and I need some time to ...

Figure out how to improve soil for gardening. Create a living web of microorganisms and use the best mulch for flower beds, add nitrogen and find soil pH. Have you given due consideration to building ...

Fallen leaves often feel like just garden waste, but they can actually be a valuable resource for your outdoor space.

My garden sure wood be nothing without mulch! Like choosing the right plant for the right place, mulch should match the conditions and plants growing in your garden. Mulch can be plant-based: compost, ...

WHEN LEAVES BEGIN to drop in the fall, astute gardeners take time to improve the soil in their gardens by sheet mulching. Sheet mulching, also known as lasagna gardening, is an organic, layering ...

Hardy cyclamens are a great choice to brighten up the fall and winter garden. The flowers are not showy like those on florist hybrids but are smaller, profuse, long-lasting whirlybirdlike blooms that ...

Q: What is the difference between mulch and a soil amendment? A: Mulch is material placed on the surface of the soil to control weeds, conserve moisture and reduce soil temperature. It affecst ...

AN organic hack that provides plants with a protective layer could be just what your garden needs to flourish. A landscaping professional has revealed how to do the hack for a beautiful weed-free ...

Here is a great opportunity to get involved in supporting local community gardens. Saturday from 5-8 p.m. is the Tonopah Community Gardens' first Wine and Cheese Fundraiser. The garden is located at ...