A few weeks back, I mentioned the myth of osage orange fruits repelling spiders. Science has debunked this, though some still believe it works. I always say if it works for you, keep doing it. This ...

If you want a vibrant garden and healthy plants when spring comes around again, there's one affordable ingredient you should ...

The long-term weather forecast is calling for a continuing string of nice days through Thanksgiving Day. Many gardeners will be able to catch up on garden projects that they may have been putting off.

As the days grow shorter and temperatures drop, many gardeners assume the season is winding down. However, November offers a ...

Gardeners are being urged to act now to stop weeds from taking over next spring — and one expert says the answer lies in adding lime to the lawn. Although many people associate weeding with spring and ...

If you have highly acidic soil, some plants will suffer due to a lack of accessible nutrients. Fortunately, amending with garden lime is a straightforward way to adjust pH levels. Most plants prefer ...

2. Improve Plant Health: When the soil pH and nutrients are balanced, plants are stronger, better able to absorb water, and ...

Adding lime to agricultural soils can remove CO 2 from the atmosphere, rather than cause CO 2 emissions, claims new research. The findings, based on over 100 years of data from the Mississippi River ...

CORVALLIS – Adding organic matter is the best way to improve nearly all kinds of soils. If you’re unsure if your soil needs amendments, take note if it dries and cracks in summer, drains slowly or is ...

The end of June saw us hit our familiar summer pattern of higher temperatures, higher humidity, and a daily dose of thunderstorms. This brings about some gardening challenges as some plants flourish, ...