Adding organic matter to our garden soils is usually at the top of the list for a greater garden. Putting leaves in paper ...

BBC Gardeners' World Magazine's Catherine Mansley recently explained the benefits of a free gardening material that is ...

As leaf particles decay, they will add a small amount of nutrients to the soil, but is there a downside to leaving the lawn ...

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 ...

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

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

The trickiest part about growing a healthy lawn is knowing when it's time to water. Some might tell you to water your lawn every week, on a regular watering schedule, or even twice a day if you live ...

My wife is the gardener. I’m the grunt who digs the dirt. But gardening has grown on me, and now I know not to use the word “dirt.” “We refer to it as soil, because dirt is a four-letter word,” says ...

Soil is the lifeblood of your plants. Without providing your flowers or succulents with proper soil, you can't expect them to get the nutrients they need to grow healthy and strong. While plants of ...

Starting seeds indoors before spring gives you a head start on the growing season and increases your chances of a healthy, ...

Moles can be a real nuisance in the garden, but there are a few natural ways to deter them. One expert has shared the best ...