It’s often tempting to place your seeds and plants in the dirt already in your backyard. But if you want a healthy, thriving garden, you must ensure that the soil you put your plants in has the ...

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — Understanding the texture of your garden soil is crucial for successful planting and gardening. Soil texture affects water retention, drainage, aeration, and nutrient ...

Finding success with a raised vegetable garden always begins with the soil. The best type of soil mix should balance nutrients, proper drainage, and room to breathe. Vegetables tend to demand a higher ...

Which organic garden soil should I buy? Beyond warmer weather and longer days, the onset of spring means it’s time to sow seeds and break out the gardening gloves. One of the most important things to ...

If you want your plants to grow big and healthy, soil quality matters. Even if you aren’t planning on growing a lush veggie garden, all plants need nutrients to grow, in addition to light and water.

There are many benefits of growing a container garden. They are ideal for gardeners with unique growing conditions, gardening in tight spaces, and adding a decorative touch to any location around the ...

For many years, farmers and gardeners prioritized the chemical and physical properties of soils in which plants were grown over the biological properties of these soils. Thankfully, we have learned ...

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

Amending your soil can help your garden bounce back from a cold winter. From adjusting the pH to improving the drainage, here ...

The foundation of any happy garden is the soil. In fact, some might argue that a gardener’s job isn’t to grow plants but to cultivate healthy soil. In our desert, we are lucky to have plenty of ...