If the soil in your yard isn't ideal, there's no need to worry as there are plants you can grow, such as this evergreen tree, ...

In this video, I show you the best pH soil level for tomatoes and other vegetables by conducting soil tests in 3 of our ...

A surprising byproduct from your home can support long-term asparagus growth, improve soil balance, and strengthen plants without synthetic fertilizers.

If you've always wanted pink and purple French hydrangeas but your plants stay stubbornly blue, try this soil amendment that's hiding in your fireplace.

Like building a house on a good foundation, starting a successful vegetable garden begins with the quality of the soil. We gardeners know that, of course, but many of us have only a vague idea of what ...

Getting your garden to really thrive often comes down to understanding what’s going on beneath the surface. Soil pH is a big part of that puzzle. It sounds technical, but it’s really just a way to ...

Soil testing can be done any time the soil is workable, but the best time is in the fall. Fall testing is ideal because it gives you plenty of time to get results back from the lab and to begin ...

Soil testing is the simple secret that keeps gardens blooming and lawns looking lush. To know the soil is to know the life it nourishes. That is where home-based soil testing kits can help. They are ...

Is it now OK to take salvia out of one bed and put them in another? Can I add porterweed to a flowerbed at this time? — Barbara You may try and move the salvias now, although it would be better to ...

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