The annual carpet of dead leaves can be an important component in gardens. They can serve as root-protecting and ...
Some tips are helpful, but others can actually make things harder for you and your plants. Sorting out which gardening tips are myths can save you a lot of hassle. Let’s look at some common garden ...
Use at least four inches of organic mulch such as straw, shredded leaves, or wood chips. It slows evaporation and helps more ...
Nicole Draina shares how biochar can make an essential difference in sustainable agriculture, particularly during the climate ...
If you have done battle with moss creeping into your garden beds, consider embracing these emerald-colored oddities and plant ...
MacCubbin gives gardening advice for Central Florida on anthuriums, beets, amaryllis, Christmas cacti, ixora, composting and ...
The poinsettia and its close relative, Euphorbia leucocephala or “Snow on the Mountain,” are now in spectacular color. They ...
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How Do I Improve the Soil in My Garden?

Healthy soil is the foundation of every good garden. Whether you’re growing flowers, vegetables, or trees, the soil decides ...
Here are five things to do in the garden this week: ...
A woman has credited her homemade compost for "supercharging" her vegetable patch - leading to a "whopper" of a carrot. Diana ...
For starters, pulling up weeds by their roots in the fall can dramatically reduce their reappearance come spring.
We will get to a few things "gardening" related, but why not spend some time pondering what is part of the Thanksgiving ...