If you've got acidic soil, this inexpensive crushed rock product is your friend. Here's what you need to know to make the most of it. Reviewed by David McKinney To give your plants a boost—whether you ...

If you want a vibrant garden and healthy plants when spring comes around again, there's one affordable ingredient you should ...

When we think about gardening, things like planting, watering, and harvesting usually come to mind first. But in reality, there’s a lot more to it—including what’s going on just below the surface. Yes ...

The long-term weather forecast is calling for a continuing string of nice days through Thanksgiving Day. Many gardeners will be able to catch up on garden projects that they may have been putting off.

If you have been fertilizing your garden regularly for several years in a row, it’s possible your soil may need lime. Lime is a calcium-based soil amendment that farmers and gardeners use to raise ...

As the days grow shorter and temperatures drop, many gardeners assume the season is winding down. However, November offers a ...

The days remaining to finish up this year’s garden chores are dwindling. Much of what is accomplished now will save you time and trouble when the next growing season begins. That last patch of mild ...

To be a successful gardener, one needs to have a basic understanding of the soil which you are tending, as well the factors which affect the fertility, pH and quality of the soil. This is the case ...