QUESTION: When I repaired and overseeded my fescue lawn, I put down two bales of straw to cover the sections that were bare. Now that the seed has germinated, should I gently remove the straw or just ...

All You Need to Know About the Soil Amendment and More Sustainable Alternatives Peat moss is a dark-brown fibrous natural material used as a soil amendment for growing plants. It is added to soil, ...

Now that it is officially spring, our thoughts turn to pretty flowers and vibrant landscapes, but the groundwork for creating a showstopping usually involves a few down-and-dirty to-dos. So we asked ...

January is a great time for Marin County gardeners to prepare raised vegetable beds for the upcoming growing season. Amending the soil in winter months ensures that the beds will provide vegetables ...