Picking rocks out of Missouri dirt may be a never-ending endeavor, but what about gardening in clay soil? This week's column ...

If you want to be extra careful, test a small amount at home. Check for insects or signs of bugs before using it in your ...

Just like outdoor gardeners, houseplant enthusiasts often create their own blends of soil for planting. Adding soil ...

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 ...

Commercial fertilizer puts vital nutrients back into the soil, but it can be harsh on plants and the surrounding environment. On average, crops only take up about half of the nitrogen deposited by ...

Learning about the soil in your beds is important to successful gardening. Soil is the primary source of water and mineral nutrients for plants and must also provide sufficient oxygen to the root ...

I have written before about how I make leaf mold in my garden. But today, I thought it would be useful to share how I use the leaf mold that I make since I have been asked about this a few times ...