Light and sandy soil can be a gift to cultivate as it's easy to dig over and work on all year round. The downside is that it can become very dry during summer, which means some of the best plants for ...
Healthy soil is the heart of thriving gardens and homesteads. Knowing the complex makeup of soil and how to care for it, can ...
We've gathered a couple of perennial plants that can be grown as indoor houseplants in pots this winter season.
Colorful peonies are a beautiful addition to any garden. Luckily, it's not difficult to successfully grow peonies in order to enjoy their stunning blooms. There's a special soil tip you can use to ...
I know that many of you have already started planting trees and shrubs during the brief warm spells that are typical of early April. It is important to put some thought in before putting plants in ...
Dear Roger: Could you please send me information on the Confederate rose? What kind of soil do you plant it in? Can you root it? — Kirstie Dear Kirstie: These very showy, tall plants prefer rich soil ...
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How to Plant and Grow a Tulip Tree

Tulip trees offer year-round shade, beautiful flowers and stunning fall foliage. Consider growing this ornamental tree if it ...
Q: We’ve been gardening all our lives and have never had such terrible luck with our potatoes. They grew very large, but developed lots of scabbing. Many are hollow inside. We have very sandy soil. We ...
After we installed our landscapes at Rogers Gardens back in the 1980s, my job involved the "maintenance period." It extended at least thirty days after the notice of completion. This period is to ...
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Florimulch or Enviromulch or a high quality dyed mulch are my top choices for mulching your gardens. They are an easy way to ...
We’re well into winter and that means spring and the gardening season is on the horizon. If you’ve got questions, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University ...