We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. We all know the benefits of starting a garden: health, self-sufficiency, ornamental beauty, and more. However, for many, beginning a garden ...

A black metal shovel is partially covered by soil. - rsooll/Shutterstock I know someone who said the main reason she doesn't enjoy gardening is because she "doesn't like to get dirty." Well, friends, ...

Getting your garden soil ready for next year can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re not sure where to start. Many gardeners notice their plants don’t look as strong after a few seasons, and the ...

As any avid gardener knows, having the right soil in your garden is one of the most important steps in achieving healthy plant growth. Unfortunately, homeowners with heavy clay soil in their yards ...

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

Of the tests to do before planting in your garden, a drainage test is among the best (and easiest). Try this quick drainage test to see if your soil is ready.

Fall is a great time to improve your soil for next year’s garden. Many of the resources needed are readily available and many are free at this time of the year. Start by putting fall leaves to work in ...

CORVALLIS, Ore. – No one wants to think of harvest’s end as the vegetable garden reaches peak, but now’s the time to plant over-winter cover crops to improve your soil for next season. If you’re not ...

Now that spring is here officially, most of us are scurrying about outdoors, intent on making garden beds ready for ornamental plants, herbs and vegetables. There are numerous gardening tasks that ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. (WGHP) — It may be spring, but we’re still ...