Discover why you should test your soil in January, with insights from a garden expert. Get ahead of the growing season by ...

Producers spot healthy soil through diverse ground cover, beneficial insects, earthworms and lab tests measuring microbial ...

Stacks of old bricks against an outdoor plastered wall. - Fotandy/Getty Images Composting is one of the best things you can do for your garden, as well as the planet. Not only does it reduce waste, it ...

Whatever the case, using organic material such as compost can greatly improve soil structure. Fall is the best time to amend your planting beds, but if you are like most of us, the majority of this ...

Starting a compost pile can be as simple as piling yard waste up in a free-standing pile. But to save space in smaller landscapes, hasten decomposition and keep the yard looking neat, create a ...

Ahead, experts highlight the adverse effects of road salt on gardens and offer valuable tips to safeguard your plants and soil from its harmful effects. Tom Groves, senior botanist at BSC Group and a ...