Clay soil is difficult for many gardeners, since it tends to drain poorly and is difficult for plant roots to penetrate. Here ...

Any time you install a new garden or lawn, it’s a good idea to test the soil. But it's also wise to regularly test the soil ...

For a big, bountiful beet harvest, you need to know when to plant, where, in what soil, how much water to give, and what ...

Gardeners are often accused of talking to their plants. But let me let you in on a secret: we should be talking to our soil ...

Gardeners are often accused of talking to their plants. But let me let you in on a secret: we should be talking to our soil ...

You've probably read countless guides to improve heavy clay soil in your garden. You've even followed the steps exactly, but somehow the results never quite match the promise. The soil still feels ...

Spring is the best time to divide hostas because the shoots are emerging and the leaves haven’t fully unfurled. This reduces ...

This week we are welcoming back some old friends… peas and carrots. Carrots are something I always like to see in the garden, ...

Garden designer Tom Massey suggests changes you can make to your garden to help capture and conserve rainwater ...

Native to Africa, geraniums ( Pelargonium spp) are low-maintenance flowers that come in colors ranging from pure white to ...

Mulch: This is especially important for garden mums to help them overwinter successfully. Once planted, apply a generous layer of pine needles, shredded bark, or bark mulch around the base of the ...