Sandy soil has its advantages. It drains well, is easy to dig in, and warms up faster in spring than clay soils. Choosing the right plants for sandy soil is important, though, since it doesn't hold on ...

SLUG STANDOFF: With wet weather comes a persistent garden pest that requires some creative control techniques. Photo by Chloe Lieberman Happy summer, lovely readers! After a fairly cool spring, we’ve ...

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

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Soil type affects how it retains water and nutrients.Photograph: iStock/Getty Images (Photograph: iStock/Getty Images) I often ...

There is a difference between mulching and amending the soil. Mulching involves placing a material such as pine straw, leaves or pine bark on top of the soil. Amending the soil implies the ...

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One of the challenges that new residents (and seasoned ones) trying to garden in Florida come across is how to grow things in our dry sandy soils. There is more to it than applying lots of water and ...

Here’s why soil testing is essential: 1. Nutrient Deficiencies: A soil test reveals the nutrient levels in your garden, ...

Q. What is wrong with my tree? I have a sycamore tree in my yard that has severe dieback in the top of the tree. I've noted more sycamore trees in my neighborhood and surrounding area with the same ...

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