Gardening can be frustrating if you don't have the rich soil your plants need. Here is how to enrich poor soil. More Americans than ever before are gardening. The National Gardening Association ...

If you have leaves accumulating on your lawn and in the garden, instead of raking them up into piles and putting them in bags to set on the curb, may we suggest composting them. Leaves are full of ...

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

Winter might feel like nature’s nap time, but beneath the surface, your soil is quietly reorganizing, rebuilding, and preparing for the next burst of life. With just a few simple steps, you can use ...

SAN ANTONIO – Even though February might not scream gardening season, it’s the perfect time to prepare your spring garden for a vibrant bloom. February is all about soil prep because healthy soil is ...

Fireplace ash is alkaline, which means it can help neutralize acidic soils. If your soil is too acidic, adding ash can bring it back to a balanced pH level. This is important as many plants thrive ...

The conventional way that gardeners solve bad-soil trouble is by adding organic matter such as compost, leaves, grass clippings, and/or rotted manure – or bypassing in-ground planting altogether with ...

If you think herbs are only good for spicing up your dinner, think again. There are tons of herbs that can do a lot more than just add flavor to a meal, like helping your entire garden thrive by ...

Growing a garden can take a toll on your soil, leading to nutrient deficiencies, soil compaction, erosion, and other problems. To avoid this, many gardeners till their beds or apply regular ...

CORVALLIS, Ore. – The most consumed drink in the world has more benefits than just keeping us awake. Spent coffee grounds can be used as a soil amendment and compost ingredient, while liquid coffee ...

A layer of organic mulch is one of the easiest ways to help your garden beds through winter. Shredded leaves or straw work ...