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

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.

Fruit trees thrive best in soil with plenty of drainage, like most other plants – but can fruit trees grow in clay soil? Clay soil is naturally denser and more prone to compaction than other soils, ...

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

Avocados are notoriously hard to grow particularly in heavy soil (clay). This video shows a great example of how to plant an avocado tree in heavy clay and keep it from dying due to root rot or other ...

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

From soil improvement to crafts, these winter garden ideas will keep you busy until spring and make your garden better.

Crop rotation is a main way to help reduce crop diseases in vegetables. Serious soil-borne fungi, such as Fusarium and ...

November in the South is marked by mild days and cool nights—perfect weather for plants to set down roots. Discover which ...

Plant these beautiful perennials in the fall for a lively spring garden. Most of these perennials need to experience cold to ...

Grow milkweeds for monarch butterfly caterpillars. Milkweed seeds require a cold, moist process called stratification in ...

It's not too late to plant spring-blooming bulbs. November is often just the right time to give tulips, daffodils, and more time to chill before temperatures warm.