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

Q: Last year, we purchased a home with garden space where we plan to grow some of our own vegetables. There are two framed beds, a foot high, filled with dirt that has been used for this purpose. We ...

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Ready for another growing season? As the weather warms, learn from two Canadians how they cultivate their gardens with the help of PRO-MIX soil products.

Neil from Struthers: I want to grow vegetables in containers and raised beds this year. But I’m confused about what kind of soil I should use — soil, garden soil or potting mix? Can you help? David: ...

One of my favourite signs of Spring is when flowers and seedlings start to pop up at little plant shops and convenience stores around me. Milk, eggs, gum, a lottery ticket and oh, maybe a few little ...

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 ...

I need to redo a portion of my lawn. The soil's pretty bad... about a half-inch of topsoil over heavy clay subsoil. I assume I'll need to improve the soil before replanting new grass. To preserve ...