When it comes to your plants, you can't cheat. If you cut a corner, the results are gonna be felt in your garden: stressed plants that are susceptible to disease, produce less fruit, and fruit that ...

The most important part of gardening is often overlooked, and that is soil health. One gardening expert shared an at-home ...

The question I receive most frequently from vegetable gardeners: How much fertilizer should I apply? The second most frequently asked question: How can I get better vegetable yields in my garden? Both ...

Whether you’re preparing for your first garden, planning next year’s plantings after a successful harvest or looking to install a lawn, your first step should be conducting a soil test. “Soil is one ...

Peter Richards tests the reliability of do-it-yourself home soil test kits. This week on The Family Plot: Gardening in the Mid-South, local gardener Peter Richards demonstrates how to use different ...

You could harm the soil if you're not cautious. Epsom salt has long been considered a good choice to add to the soil for magnesium deficiency. Table salt used for cooking is sodium chloride. Epsom ...

Although it’s been almost a month since the deadly L.A. County wildfires broke out, many Angelenos are still left with questions. Do I need to clean my home? Is the soil in my yard safe? What about my ...

Epsom salt has long been considered a good choice to add to the soil for magnesium deficiency. Table salt used for cooking is sodium chloride. Epsom salt isn't salt, despite the name. It is a ...