Soil is one of the biggest expenses when building a garden bed from scratch, but you can significantly cut down on costs with ...

Soil holds nutrients for plant uptake, holds water and air for metabolic processes, provides habitat for living organisms, and filters impurities. Soil texture is determined by the mixture of the ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. In ...

As a temporary soil amendment, this ingredient can lower the pH level of your soil, helping to boost the development of ...

Learn how to make your garden's fruit trees thrive, even in stubborn clay soil! In this video, we uncover effective techniques and tips to unlock the potential of your garden’s trees, ensuring lush ...

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — Healthy soil is the number one priority for a successful garden, and there are some to-do items to get done now that will help your flowers and veggies next spring and summer.

In this week's Ask the Gardener, we also tackle the thorny question of pruning hydrangeas. And if you've got a 'Live Forever' plant, we've got some tips to help that live up to its name. The ...

If you already have a compost bin, you could start adding a generous top dressing of compost over the next couple of months ...

Gardens need regular maintenance to look their best. We asked garden experts to share their thoughts on the most common ...