It’s easy to overlook the soil when you’re excited to start planting, but skipping this step can lead to a lot of frustration later. I used to think I could get straight into digging and planting the ...

As gardeners, the cusp between late winter and early spring is full of anticipation – the beds that lay bare throughout the colder months are suddenly full of potential as we start planning the ...

With September here, those longing to try their hand at vegetable gardening next year may be under the impression they still have plenty of time ahead of them before needing to do much garden-wise.

Place a cup of soil into a jar, top it off with water, and shake vigorously. Allowing the mixture to settle entirely, you’ll ...

Prepare your veggie patch for autumn planting with simple soil prep, crop ideas, and seasonal gardening tips. Discover the ...

Getting your garden ready for fall and winter is key to ensuring healthy soil and a strong start next spring. To prepare your garden, you should clean up dead plants, add compost or organic matter, ...

Raised garden beds are an easy way to grow vegetables. Dump good soil in a frame on the ground and plant. But gardening educator Melissa Mundt says if you want a successful summer garden in Tucson, ...

If you want to invest in planting fruit trees in hopes of a harvest, one of the most important things to understand is how to prep your soil ahead of time. That starts with understanding how excessive ...

In winter, nothing grows! We mustn't stop at our mental representations. Winter doesn't have to be a dead season for your vegetable garden. It can also be a period rich in harvests and surprises. As ...

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 ...

Since you have time now, before planting time, I would encourage you to place about 3 inches of organic matter on your flower and vegetables beds and rototill or spade it into the soil 6 inches deep.