The right soil helps container plants thrive, but sometimes we neglect to take the steps to ensure that our greenery is potted in the appropriate medium to support it. Garden soil is an amendment ...

What is 'no-till' gardening? Is it better for my garden than traditional digging and tilling every year or not? What are the advantages of this method and how can I start using it? This method of ...

According to a expert, pine needle mulch is good for garden soil but does nothing to the acidity. Pine needle mulch does not ...

Ever wonder if your garden is thriving more than you realize? Sometimes, the best clues are right under your feet.

Adding organic matter like compost or well-rotted manure on a regular basis can make a big difference. It helps the soil hold onto moisture while still allowing extra water to drain away. After you ...

Gardeners eager to get outside and work in this year’s early warm weather should take care: It’s all too easy to damage your soil in early spring. “The danger is that you’ll compact the soil if you ...

Today is World Soil Day, a global reminder that the ground beneath us is more than just dirt. Here on Guam, healthy soil is at the heart of our food security, our environment, and the future of local ...

Since I am always talking about taking soil test, my latest article about how to take a soil test might be of some help. I like to compare a soil test for a gardener to a blood test for a doctor. When ...

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