Before you dig a garden, it's important to figure out what type of soil you have and then select plants (and amend your soil) ...

Gardeners love loam soil because it's moist, soft and full of nutrients. Here's how to get more of it in your garden beds.

Fertilizers and compost are important additions to a garden. Fertilizers contain the big three—nitrogen for green growth, phosphorus for flowers and fruits, and potassium for the roots. Compost ...

Home gardens have unique priorities and economic considerations compared to commercial farms. Although soil science principles remain consistent, gardening practices and solutions may differ ...

silt, and clay. Knowing your soil texture helps you understand how your garden soil behaves. For example, sandy soil drains quickly but may not retain nutrients well, while clay soil retains water ...

Probably the best three little words we heard this week were “Spring has arrived!” Thursday, March 20 was the official day when the daylight hours were equal to nighttime—the spring equinox.