To begin, cut the grass in the area and cover it with cardboard or layers of newspaper to kill it. The paper will decompose ...

A cold snap hits, the garden beds go quiet, and most people assume the soil is ready for hibernation. But winter is actually the perfect time to supercharge your soil so it wakes up in spring richer, ...

As you disassemble your container garden for winter, you may find the soil has lot of life left. Storing it properly can keep ...

If you want your plants to grow big and healthy, soil quality matters. Even if you aren’t planning on growing a lush veggie garden, all plants need nutrients to grow, in addition to light and water.

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 ...

Control freaks (guilty!) can sometimes have conniption fits out in the garden, where everything from the weather to the worms simply cannot be tamed. But a DIY raised garden bed? In many ways, it’s ...

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." As a city dweller, I'm always looking for ways to make gardening easier (and more compact). I just don't ...