According to a expert, pine needle mulch is good for garden soil but does nothing to the acidity. Pine needle mulch does not ...

Many flowering plants are currently dormant, so the current season presents an ideal time to ‘dive’ into the garden’s foliage ...

A Swedish study underscores winter soil care: leave leaf litter, compost scraps, and test soil now to keep microbes active ...

I got some of the most unique pumpkins this fall, and they are still looking good outdoors now. I know they won't last much ...

Presidential Executive Order #148, in January 1899, had set aside 320 acres of land near Russian Orthodox Church property in ...

Ever wonder why you end up with funky-looking misshapen carrots in your garden? The answer, more often than not, is the type of soil that they grew in. There are good reasons why you can't just use ...

Adding organic matter like compost or well-rotted manure on a regular basis can make a big difference. It helps the soil hold onto moisture while still allowing extra water to drain away. After you ...

Poinsettias like to have moist soil but prefer the soil to almost dry out before being watered again. Here's what to know to ensure your poinsettia is healthy and thriving.

Winter is actually one of the best times to test your soil pH. The cold slows down changes in the soil, so your results are ...

Prepping garden beds in late fall can help keep pests, weeds, and diseases from away when its time to plant in the spring.

Want to cut down your own Christmas tree? A variety of locations offer you that option, inlcuding Kuhns Tree Farm near ...

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