Gardening can be frustrating if you don't have the rich soil your plants need. Here is how to enrich poor soil. More Americans than ever before are gardening. The National Gardening Association ...

SAN ANTONIO – Even though February might not scream gardening season, it’s the perfect time to prepare your spring garden for a vibrant bloom. February is all about soil prep because healthy soil is ...

If you have leaves accumulating on your lawn and in the garden, instead of raking them up into piles and putting them in bags to set on the curb, may we suggest composting them. Leaves are full of ...

The conventional way that gardeners solve bad-soil trouble is by adding organic matter such as compost, leaves, grass clippings, and/or rotted manure – or bypassing in-ground planting altogether with ...

Composting involves decomposing organic materials to create nutrient-rich soil. A compost pile needs a balance of green (nitrogen-rich) and brown (carbon-rich) materials. Maintaining proper moisture, ...

Q: I would like to remove a section of my lawn. Is there a way to do this that does not involve a bunch of equipment? My back lawn is difficult to access from the street. During the drought I let my ...

Discover why you should test your soil in January, with insights from a garden expert. Get ahead of the growing season by ...

CORVALLIS, Ore. – The most consumed drink in the world has more benefits than just keeping us awake. Spent coffee grounds can be used as a soil amendment and compost ingredient, while liquid coffee ...

You should never throw potato peels away. These food scraps are high in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals like potassium, calcium, and magnesium—so they can work real wonders in the garden. In fact ...

Of the tests to do before planting in your garden, a drainage test is among the best (and easiest). Try this quick drainage ...