Everything You Need to Do Now to Prep Your Garden for Next Spring

As the growing season comes to an end, it’s time to protect the garden bed from compaction, erosion, and nutrient depletion. These tips will help you …

As gardeners explore options to improve the health of their soil and plants, some may wonder, “What is blood meal, and is it good for my garden?” An …

Weeds are the bane of every gardener’s and landscaper’s existence. Getting rid of these uninvited, unwanted, unloved plants takes time and effort, …

Enrich the soil, suppress weeds, and save money on amendments with cover crops.

If you’re planning a new garden, you should start with good soil. After all, soil is the medium of life for plants, providing a place for roots to …

Q: I have a few planters that still have potting soil from last year. Can you reuse potting soil? Does potting soil go bad, or can I use what I …

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To the casual observer, spring may seem like the perfect time to start a garden or make over a landscape. Temperatures begin to warm up, rain is …

While you may be concerned with watering or fertilizing during the growing season, are you giving your soil consideration? Loam—a particularly …

Maybe you’ve heard about soil amendments and have wondered what the term might mean for your garden. If you want to have lush flower beds or plenty …

Q: I have several large oak trees that cover my yard in leaves every fall. I’m trying to reduce the cost of disposal by reusing them as mulch in our …