Compost is a mixture of partially decomposed plant material and other organic wastes used in gardens to improve soil structure and provide nutrients. Good garden soil is loose and has a high ...

Question: I plan to make a soil mixture for a raised bed with peat, perlite, vermiculite and manure. How much of each should I use? Answer: Many blends of the ingredients you suggest are used in ...

Instead of using herbicides to prevent crabgrass from growing, you can plant this undemanding ornamental sedge that will look ...

Is it OK to use fresh wood chips in my perennial flower beds? In general, fresh wood chips are fine to use on the surface of a perennial bed, as a top dressing. It is not good to mix fresh chips into ...

A garden with tidy garden beds looks great and helps keep plants healthy. Learn seven things you should do to keep your ...

Fall is a perfect time to consider composting. As our days get cooler and shorter, deciduous trees like oaks, maples, and sweetgums will begin to shed their leaves. The swamp chestnut oak in my front ...