Soil is everywhere, yet most people never think about what it actually is. Formed through weathering, erosion, climate, and ...

This week's gardening column addresses the importance of neutral pH in your garden soil, as well as why "princess trees" are ...

Hands pressing plant into the ground - Momo Productions/Getty Images A healthy garden begins in the ground, so avoid making the mistake of selecting the wrong soil for your plants. Whether you're ...

Potting soil is a lifeline for container gardening, nurturing your plants with the nutrients they need to thrive.

Key Points High-quality soil should have good drainage and tilth, a dark color, a pleasant smell, and signs of life.Avoid ...

Commercial potting mix fresh from the bag is safe to use without prior sterilization. Used potting mix is potentially contaminated with weed seeds, pests, or pathogens, and needs to be sterilized. To ...

Drought is projected to affect 75% of the world's population by 2050. Take that in. ‘Drylands’ now make up nearly half of all land on Earth, excluding Antarctica, and droughts "fuelled by human ...

The most important task before winter arrives is harvesting, ensuring that nothing is wasted in what amounts to an entire season of work. Gathering and preparing all the produce for market or storage ...