Successful spring gardening starts long before the plants go into the ground. In Eastern Idaho, gardeners commonly work with ...

Transforming empty patches in your yard into lush, colorful carpets is easier than you might think with flowering ground cover plants. These low-maintenance plants not only suppress weeds but also add ...

CORVALLIS, Ore. - It's a simple equation: If you want to grow better plants, you first need to understand the soil. "The texture of a soil is its proportion of sand, silt and clay," said James Cassidy ...

Want a good-looking, healthy garden? Get to know what's going on below. Recent drought, heavy rain and freezing cycles have taken a toll on soil as well as plants. Study a handful of soil from your ...

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — Understanding the texture of your garden soil is crucial for successful planting and gardening. Soil texture affects water retention, drainage, aeration, and nutrient ...

Take a look out at this landscape. What do you notice? Credit: Shutterstock Take a walk outside. Get some fresh air. What do you notice around you? Buildings, trees, and the sky may be on your list, ...

Warm, workable soil is key to a successful spring garden. Use these simple tests to know when conditions are right to plant ...

HERE WE ARE, already two days into April, the month that really kicks up the gardening work. With that said, I realize it has been quite some time (years!) since I explained the critical nature of ...