Now that we have experienced the first frost of the season, and the growing season for most garden and home landscape plants has come to an end, we as gardeners tend to start thinking about things we ...

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 ...

Before applying fertilizer or any other soil amendment, it's a good idea to see what the soil already contains. That way you ...

Soil is a key ingredient in any backyard garden, so it’s important to make sure it’s the healthiest it can be. That’s why longtime gardeners – and soil science experts – recommend testing. Knowing the ...

Spring is just around the corner, and enthusiastic gardeners are already plotting to get their gardens in shape for the growing season. From soil to sunshine, it all takes planning. Whether you’re new ...

These DIY tests uncover your soil's texture and drainage rate. Then you'll know which plants will grow best in your garden and if you need to amend the soil.

If you want your plants to grow big and healthy, soil quality matters. Even if you aren’t planning on growing a lush veggie garden, all plants need nutrients to grow, in addition to light and water.

As a gardener and crop producer, we are always curious about how to improve soil in our garden. Before talking about soil improvement, let's talk about soil. Soil is the most important resource for ...

One of the challenges we face as gardeners (and there are many) is knowing which fertilizer to use and how much to apply. This process is complicated by the fact that fertilizers come in a variety of ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Alfred Tennyson’s thoughts may have “lightly turned to thoughts of love” in spring, but here in Northeast Ohio, many people are thinking about starting a garden. Some may then take ...