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, ...

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

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 ...

Winter is here, and your garden looks more like a frozen tundra than a thriving paradise. You might feel stuck, thinking ...

Gardening experts explain why mulch is important in the winter, when and how much to apply, and the benefits of mulch.

A tidy mulched garden path. High quality soil happens when you have humus-rich soils. Learn how to add carbon to soil, and how to add nitrogen to soil naturally to make your garden healthier. Getting ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. In ...

Our in-house master gardener shares her DIY soil mix recipe for a thriving Christmas cactus. Hint: It needs more moisture ...

Raised garden beds offer advantages over traditional in-ground gardening, especially for those with soil issues or limited mobility. When selecting the best materials, consider factors like rot ...

Veggies and flowers in a raised metal garden bed - Joanne Dale/Shutterstock Coming home with a car full of seeds and starter plants is so exciting, you might be tempted to get your new plants into the ...

Now that spring is here officially, most of us are scurrying about outdoors, intent on making garden beds ready for ornamental plants, herbs and vegetables. There are numerous gardening tasks that ...

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 ...