Fall testing is ideal because it gives you plenty of time to get results back from the lab and to begin improving your soil ...

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In addition to diseased plants, you should also pull weeds from your garden as soon as possible to ensure they don’t get the ...

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

Fireplace ash is alkaline, which means it can help neutralize acidic soils. If your soil is too acidic, adding ash can bring ...

If all those bags at the big box store confuse you, here's how to determine what kind of soil you need for your garden project. Before I became a gardener, the differences among all the soil mixes ...

Want healthier plants and bigger harvests? The secret is in your soil. Discover the minerals that can transform tired dirt ...

The question I receive most frequently from vegetable gardeners: How much fertilizer should I apply? The second most frequently asked question: How can I get better vegetable yields in my garden? Both ...

Many people do not realize the difference between soil and dirt. Soil is alive and dirt isn’t. Plants will grow in soil, but they cannot grow in dirt (unless you add the needed nutrients). For your ...

Regular canopy management allows rays to reach the garden floor, ensuring uniform growth and vibrancy across all plant species. By restoring the natural balance of light, you create a space where both ...