SHREVEPORT, La. - At Akin’s Nursery in Shreveport, owner Jennifer McGimsey says one of the biggest challenges local gardeners face is right under their feet: Northwest Louisiana’s heavy clay soil.

Fireplace ash is alkaline, which means it can help neutralize acidic soils. If your soil is too acidic, adding ash can bring it back to a balanced pH level. This is important as many plants thrive ...

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

You're probably aware that fallen leaves make good mulch, but they can also aid the garden and the flower beds if you make ...

Most gardeners don’t realise how much their soil affects everything they plant. You can water, fertilise, and prune all you [ ...

Fenugreek, popularly known as methi saag, is one of the easiest and fastest greens you can grow at home, especially in a ...

Clay soil can present several challenges to gardeners due to its density. One way to amend compacted clay soil is with a ...

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

Crushed seashells can also attract beneficial insects like ladybugs and lacewings to your garden. These insects prey on ...

So next time you admire those soft blue or blushing pink clusters, remember - their secret isn’t in the petals. It’s in the ...

Late autumn to winter is the time to plant bare-root hedges, so gardening editor Sharon Amos shares everything to know about ...