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.

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

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Simpler than compost but similarly beneficial, leaf mold contains only one ingredient — leaves. It helps increase moisture ...

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"I think I severely messed up with my soil/seedlings," admitted the original poster. In the previous year, the novice ...

Generally, we are most active in the garden in the spring and early summer, but this is the time to do some planning.

Portland homeowners can transform soggy backyards into functional ecosystems while qualifying for city discounts on ...

Widely regarded as one of the best ‘witch hazel’ plants, this deciduous winter-flowering shrub sets gardens ablaze over many ...