Making and using compost has long been a mainstay of good gardening practices. With a newfound appreciation of biological health that starts with the soil, compost tea is another tool ...

Many gardeners focus on how much they water their plants, but experts point out that how consistently watering happens can be ...

There is no reason to spend a dime on fancy fertilizers when a powerful, plant-loving solution already sits in the backyard.

Irrigation experts explain how tracking daily "deposits and withdrawals" can prevent costly watering mistakes and protect ...

When it's time to prep your yard's soil for planting a tree, grabbing some compost may seem like an obvious step. Compost has tons of benefits for plants, from improving soil structure to boosting ...

I TALKED A little last week about how I’m actually a “soil guru,” but that’s only because nothing is more important and directly affects your plants more than the soil they live in. No matter how ...

Struggling with tulips that won't bloom? The issue could be hiding in the soil you're using. Follow this easy tip to help ...

I PROMISED THIS year to offer more columns on green, eco-friendly gardening, so here is another, as we are now just 15 days away from the beginning of fall. Lots of jobs need to be done around your ...