As the seasons change, you might be wondering what to do with the potting soil you've already used as you think ahead to ...

Many gardeners throw away old potting soil every fall as a matter of routine. But is this actually a good idea - and if not, ...

If you want to be extra careful, test a small amount at home. Check for insects or signs of bugs before using it in your ...

Adding organic matter to our garden soils is usually at the top of the list for a greater garden. Putting leaves in paper ...

Picking rocks out of Missouri dirt may be a never-ending endeavor, but what about gardening in clay soil? This week's column ...

BBC Gardeners' World Magazine's Catherine Mansley recently explained the benefits of a free gardening material that is ...

As leaves fall and autumn rains quench the thirst of a summer parched garden, it is now time to rejuvenate garden soil. With vegetable gardens soil can be easily fed and amended by planting cover ...

Generally, we are most active in the garden in the spring and early summer, but this is the time to do some planning.

One of the biggest factors affecting the health of plants in your garden is the pH of the soil, which is a measure of its acidity or alkalinity. A pH of 7.0 is neutral while that above 7.0 is alkaline ...

From soil improvement to crafts, these winter garden ideas will keep you busy until spring and make your garden better.

While many folks begin planting and doing spring lawn work when the daytime temperatures warm up, it’s the nighttime lows they should be watching, because the temperature of the soil is the best ...