Whether you’re planting a vegetable bed, flowers or simply hoping for greener grass, success starts with understanding the soil beneath your feet. Soil is more than just dirt — it’s a living system ...

You can attract blackbirds and other ground-feeding birds by scattering some seed and installing a low-platform feeder.

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One of the best ways to test for compacted soil is to stick a shovel into the soil. Only try this method when the soil is ...

Have you ever wondered what those white pellets were in your potting soil? Well, it's more important than you may know.

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: Neil, that’s a good ...

If you don't want to use heavy equipment to aerate your lawn, you can use a hand drill, garden fork, shovel, or DIY aerating ...

Success with raised beds for gardening, landscaping, or a combination of both is quite easy. In the simplest form, you simply ...

"Native plants can be a valuable part of a sustainable garden, especially when chosen and placed carefully. But they aren't always the best fit for every yard," writes this Cowlitz ...

Table 1 lists nutrients and foliar deficiency symptoms in corn, soybean, and wheat. Two words, “chlorosis” or “chlorotic,” frequently appear in the table. Both terms describe when leaves start ...

Squamellaria plants grow special structures to host the ants they symbiotically rely on for nutrients. Distinct compartments ...

Any home gardener knows they have to tailor their watering regime for different plants. Forgetting to water their flowerbed ...