Think December is a time to do nothing in the garden? It isn't so: these surprisingly hardy crops can be planted even in ...

If you're new to growing houseplants, you may have already realized that having the proper potting soil is important. And if you're already a houseplant aficionado, you know there are ready-made soil ...

I often mention my veg patch’s clay soil in this column, and that’s because soil type affects what we grow and how. Getting to know your soil is an essential part of becoming a great grower of edible ...

Ever wonder if your garden’s soil is actually doing better than you give it credit for? Soil health can show up in subtle ...

If all those bags at the big box store confuse you, here's how to determine what kind of soil you need for your garden project. Before I became a gardener, the differences among all the soil mixes ...

What’s the best soil to use? Whether you’re gardening with containers, in raised beds or digging holes in the ground, you can’t go wrong with organic potting soil. With its loamy texture, ...

Kabarole District might have a beautiful scenery and fertile soils but when it comes to construction of buildings and other structures, the soils give in easily to earthquakes, which has in turn ...