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

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

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

Ranunculus are susceptible to common garden pests and diseases, including aphids, spider mites, thrips, mice, and voles, as ...

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

Farmers know improving soil health can supercharge crop performance. However, it’s not always clear what steps or adjustments a farmer can take to see real results. Try these nine strategies first to ...