Since you have time now, before planting time, I would encourage you to place about 3 inches of organic matter on your flower and vegetables beds and rototill or spade it into the soil 6 inches deep.

Water-wise gardening tips for drought-prone regions in India, focusing on soil, hydrozoning, mulch and efficient irrigation ...

Your spring grass seed needs to time to grow if it’s going to survive summer.

It depends on the type of grass you grow.

If you want a better lawn this season, healthy roots are a must, and aerating your lawn sets them up for success. It loosens compacted soil so that water, air, and nutrients can reach the roots, ...

Prairie strips can improve measures of soil health faster than expected, according to new research by Iowa State University scientists working in cooperation with the Soil Health Institute. Prairie ...

Do you suspect you might have a drainage problem in your garden? If your soil does not drain quickly enough, your plants will drown. Your soil drainage may not be as bad as you think it is. There’s so ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - At Akin’s Nursery in Shreveport, owner Jennifer McGimsey says one of the biggest challenges local gardeners face is right under their feet: Northwest Louisiana’s heavy clay soil.

As autumn comes around, and leaves begin to fall, many people will begin making leaf piles to clear out their yards. While many may prefer the look of a lawn with no leaf litter, those who refrain ...

Plants like rhododendrons and azaleas that prefer acidic soil conditions can benefit from an application of granular sulfur to the soil in fall. Using sulfur is the best way to reduce the soil pH.