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.

Key Points Winter covers protect raised beds and help replenish soil cost-effectively.Insulating covers shield beds from harsh winds, snow, and freezing temperatures.Use materials like straw, burlap, ...

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A soil test provides information about current soil conditions, including pH, organic matter and nutrient content, allowing ...

I grew up composting. Wherever we lived, there was always a spot in the yard for food scraps, leaves and branches.

Gardening with children is one of the simplest ways to connect them with nature and with you. Beyond the flowers and vegetables, kids grow patience, curiosity, and pride in what ...

One of the easiest members of the onion family to grow, shallots mature faster and require less space than their counterparts ...

The novice gardener revealed that they had ordered topsoil to fill in their vegetable garden while planting their seedlings.

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When the first big pile of leaves gathers on your raised or in-ground garden beds, a common instinct is to rake them up so ...

In this video, I show and explain how adding a lot of cow manure to a raised garden bed can fix bad soil and make your vegetables thrive! Check out <a href=" for tools such as the Prong I recommend to ...

As plants shift from showy to snowy, there are still plenty of garden tasks to keep you busy, including celebrating your ...