Picking rocks out of Missouri dirt may be a never-ending endeavor, but what about gardening in clay soil? This week's column ...

We live in northeast Arkansas and planted this maple six years ago. The leaves have these thin spots on them, but otherwise ...

When planning your landscaping, it’s easy to get excited and rush into decisions. However, not every choice will bring the ...

Make a gabion wall by wrapping river rock in a cage of galvanized steel wire. A retaining wall can be used for erosion control, privacy or to make an aesthetic statement in the landscape. For a ...

Fall and winter precipitation can be unpredictable. Even with cooler weather, garden soil is at its best with consistent moisture. A layer of mulch acts as a barrier to moisture evaporation allowing ...

As the sun drops, grab some frost cloths or old bed sheets to cover your plants. This simple step traps warmth from the soil ...

Fall might seem like a time to wind down in the garden, but tackling a few tasks now can make spring much easier. For ...

Planning a garden that can sustain you requires more than just picking your favorite vegetables. A survival garden is a ...

Fall testing is ideal because it gives you plenty of time to get results back from the lab and to begin improving your soil ...

Protect your trees and shrubs from animals and winter sun, take care of garden tools, and it’s time to bring out the ...

The worms can jump as much as a foot off the ground. They also can make the soil inhospitable for native plants and insects.