Learning about the soil in your beds is important to successful gardening. Soil is the primary source of water and mineral nutrients for plants and must also provide sufficient oxygen to the root ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Before you can add new plants to an empty section in your garden, you must take some time to prepare your soil properly. Many gardeners ...

It is hard to believe that we can start seriously thinking about planting seeds and bedding plants in our gardens. On second thought, I have been getting tired with not being outside and working in ...

Soil is the primary source of water and mineral nutrients for plants and must also provide sufficient oxygen to the root system. Preparing beds for planting shrubs, ground covers, vegetables or ...

When you think about gardening, you probably don’t picture yourself doing the work in the winter. During this season of short days and cold weather, all that’s vibrant and colorful in your yard can ...

Getting your garden ready for fall and winter is key to ensuring healthy soil and a strong start next spring. To prepare your garden, you should clean up dead plants, add compost or organic matter, ...

Spring is a season of rejuvenation, and perhaps nowhere is that rebirth more noticeable than in the yard. Each spring, grass begins to grow again as inviting landscapes beckon people outdoors. Extra ...

If you are thinking about planting blueberries next spring, now is the time to begin preparing your planting beds. Blueberries need acidic soil with a pH of about 4.5 to 5.5. Our Inland Northwest ...

With September here, those longing to try their hand at vegetable gardening next year may be under the impression they still have plenty of time ahead of them before needing to do much garden-wise.