Winter is actually one of the best times to test your soil pH. The cold slows down changes in the soil, so your results are ...

The jar test is a simple way to determine soil composition. Take a clear jar and fill it with three parts soil and one part ...

These DIY tests uncover your soil's texture and drainage rate. Then you'll know which plants will grow best in your garden ...

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 ...

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

Ever wonder why you end up with funky-looking misshapen carrots in your garden? The answer, more often than not, is the type of soil that they grew in. There are good reasons why you can't just use ...

Prepping garden beds in late fall can help keep pests, weeds, and diseases from away when its time to plant in the spring.

Many flowering plants are currently dormant, so the current season presents an ideal time to ‘dive’ into the garden’s foliage ...

I got some of the most unique pumpkins this fall, and they are still looking good outdoors now. I know they won't last much ...

Mycorrhizal fungi grow on and around plant roots and form a symbiotic relationship with plants, transporting nutrients and ...

Nick Kelly spoke with one Greene County farmer and has tips from the MU Extension about how to care for your garden in the ...

From raising soil pH to being a line of defense against pests, we bet you didn't know all the ways you can use ash from your fireplace around your property.