Healthy gardens start below the surface. Learn why soil testing garden beds matters, how to collect a proper sample, and what ...

The question I receive most frequently from vegetable gardeners: How much fertilizer should I apply? The second most frequently asked question: How can I get better vegetable yields in my garden? Both ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you want your plants to grow big and healthy, soil quality matters. Even if you aren’t planning on ...

Place a cup of soil into a jar, top it off with water, and shake vigorously. Allowing the mixture to settle entirely, you’ll ...

Ready to plant? Don't forget to test your soil pH. Before planting your garden don't forget to test your soil pH level to learn how acidic or basic it is. This could be a deciding factor in whether ...

Do you have an area or a few plants in your yard that never really seem to thrive? Have you verified they get the right amount of water, sunlight and fertilization but still struggle? If all of this ...

Spring is just around the corner, and enthusiastic gardeners are already plotting to get their gardens in shape for the growing season. From soil to sunshine, it all takes planning. Whether you’re new ...

Q. My question is about soil samples: When is the best time to retrieve a sample, where should you take your sample, how should a sample be retrieved? I have six raised beds that are used for tomatoes ...

Did you hear about the guy who complained that his coffee tasted like dirt? The waiter reminded the customer that he had insisted his coffee be made with fresh ground. Whether we call it the ground, ...

Soil is a key ingredient in any backyard garden, so it’s important to make sure it’s the healthiest it can be. That’s why longtime gardeners – and soil science experts – recommend testing. Knowing the ...

Disposing of ashes can be a messy business, so place them in the place where they can do the most good: your garden!

Seeing earthworms in soil is usually a good thing. You can encourage them with food scraps, but whether that includes tea ...