Good organic amendments for garden soils include wood byproducts such as sawdust and bark mulch, rotted manure, grass or ...

This week's column is all about soil and the best ways to make gardening easier without accidentally creating concrete.

My first experiment in small-space gardening was in Brussels ... and I add more organic matter each year. The ideal soil type for growing most crops is loam, the rich halfway point between ...

Even though February might not scream gardening season, it’s the perfect time to prepare your spring garden for a vibrant ...

Now available for purchase, this soil blend offers benefits for plant growers looking to boost plant health, improve yields ...

Also, if you have problems with your site or soil that prevent in-ground gardening, then container gardening may allow you to avoid some of these problems: Shade from buildings and trees can be ...

Cultivating the soil by digging is fundamental to good gardening. Learn the difference ... If the soil condition is poor organic matter can be added at the same time as digging.

After scarifying and aerating, spread a thin top-dressing of bulky organic material over the lawn. This gradually improves soil structure. The top-dressing mixture for a heavy soil comprises one ...

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