Maybe you’ve heard about soil amendments and have wondered what the term might mean for your garden. If you want to have lush flower beds or plenty of tomatoes and basil for caprese salad every night, ...

Before you put your garden to bed, consider giving it a winter blanket—aka, a cover crop. Sowed in the fall, these cold-hardy plants work hard to improve soil throughout winter by decreasing ...

Learn essential soil improvement techniques for healthy vegetable growth! Boost fertility, improve structure, and create the perfect environment for thriving plants in your garden. #SoilImprovement #V ...

If your garden soil turns into a brick when it’s dry or a swamp when it’s wet, the plants aren’t being dramatic—the soil is.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Lavender is typically known as a beginner-friendly herb. Easy to maintain, drought-tolerant, and stunning, this bright purple plant can be a ...

Q: A soil test was done, and the No. 1 problem that showed up is toxic levels of boron. The area was used for horses for approximately 15-20 years. A variety of fruit trees have been planted there and ...

I recently got a question from a reader about where to get good soil and compost. Part of her request was for “organic” soil and compost. The Spokane region is home to a wide variety of soils ...

DDT soil pollution is still a major problem in many parts of the world. Researchers have developed a new method to manage ecological risks from the toxin by binding it with biochar. When they mixed ...