A minimum depth of 12 inches is good for most herbs and shallow-rooted vegetables. For root crops like carrots or potatoes, ...

Nitrogen is the primary nutrient requiring regular replenishment, as growing plants actively absorb and deplete it.

In a few weeks, gardeners across Nebraska will start planting. Make sure your soil is ready, so those new arrivals will ...

Learn how to best reuse potting soil from last season to enhance your garden's vitality, plus the best way to trim browned ...

Just as gardeners are getting antsy about getting the summer gardens going, it is also the time of the year when some people ...

As local gardeners slowly make their way outside again, a local expert reminds gardeners of the importance of safety and ...

Among them is Christopher Hallett. He's a farm manager at Growing Hope Urban Farm, a community garden center in Ypsilanti, Mich. Hallett started soil blocking a few years ago, and taught a class ...

A plant should have at least two sets of true leaves before it is disturbed. Another way to tell if your seedlings are ready to be transplanted is by looking at the roots. When you pull a seedling out ...

SILVER SPRING, Md. — Spring is here, and it’s almost time to get those green thumbs active. Whether you’re working with a large backyard or just a small patio, creating a lush green space is easier ...

This method for prepping soil for the season and preventing weeds and pests is all natural, effective, and inexpensive ...

Too much or not enough water and never when your garden needs it. This is a common complaint of gardeners no matter where ...