Many gardeners bemoan the presence of heavy clay soil, but there's a case for its use in your yard thanks to certain benefits ...

as this damages soil structure and promotes compaction. Many gardeners prepare planting beds in fall, before the ground ...

Various organic matter sources can be used to enhance soil health. Common options include compost, aged leaves, well-rotted hay or silage, peat moss, composted manure, green cover crops, and untreated ...

You can use it to improve drainage in compacted outdoor soil or clay soil. It is generally too fine to support plants grown in pots. Compost is made of decomposing organic matter, such as food ...

A successful spring garden begins well before the first blooms of the season. Winter, often regarded as the dormant period for plants, offers the perfect opportunity to prepare garden beds ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... My winter writing break continues, so please enjoy another article from Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Angela Mason Foster. For gardeners in Zone 8, ...