Key Takeaways Prepping raised beds correctly in the fall is essential for maintaining soil health and a productive ...

But a DIY raised garden bed? In many ways, it’s the definition of discipline. Raised beds and planter boxes solve a lot of common gardening problems in one fell swoop. Not only can you select the ...

Is “raking the leaves’ on your weekend to-do list? If it isn’t yet, it probably will be soon as cooler fall temperatures ...

How to Use Diatomaceous Earth in Your Garden Diatomaceous earth works best when combined with other organic gardening techniques like companion planting for pests and building garden soil with ...

Inspect all houseplants for insects or disease before bringing them inside for the winter. It is best to isolate these plants ...

When autumn leaves fall from the trees, welcome them as though you’d found a treasure chest. “There are so many ways to use leaves in the garden,” said Spencer Campbell, Plant Clinic manager ...

DIY Vegetable Garden Beds When Ashlie and Tyler started out, they had nothing but empty land. Here's what they recommend as you start planning and building your first vegetable garden beds. Choose ...

Leaves can transform poor soil as they decompose into humus. Humus increases the soil's CEC allowing it to retain fertilizer for plants to use later.

The bad news is, there is no quick fix for soil building. I started amending hard-packed clay and sand soils more than a decade ago at my house, and now that garden patch is full of worms and ...

If you have a big garden or soil to improve before installing a lawn, cover crops are an alternative to hauling lots of compost.