Healthy soil is the key to happy plants. Whether you're about to create your first garden from scratch or beginning to prep existing beds for the coming growing season, take the time to check your ...

Healthy garden soil equals healthy plants, lawns, and garden produce. But even the best soil can use a helping hand from time to time. One tip for growing a healthy garden is to use fertilizer, but ...

Soil holds nutrients for plant uptake, holds water and air for metabolic processes, provides habitat for living organisms, and filters impurities. Soil texture is determined by the mixture of the ...

Fall is filled with preparing gardens for the following season, raking leaves, and harvesting. Use plant trimmings and fall leaves to create raised beds and a quality planting mix without disturbing ...

Building a growing garden can be a rewarding and satisfying experience, but its challenges include soil erosion. This natural ...

Adding organic matter like compost or well-rotted manure on a regular basis can make a big difference. It helps the soil hold onto moisture while still allowing extra water to drain away. After you ...

Healthy, productive plants start with healthy garden soil. The soil feeds the plants, so it must be fertile to support plant life. Soil also must be loose to allow for root growth, drainage and air ...

This story was originally published June 3, 2024. Growing vegetables is a rewarding experience that keeps the dinner plate healthy and the wallet happy. One of the best ways to maintain a great food ...

David Mallett’s 1975 classic “Garden Song” had it right — fertile ground is a fundamental prerequisite for a healthy, productive garden! But many gardeners seem to ignore this element entirely, or ...

Six years ago, my sweetie and I moved from a home with a very diverse and interesting garden in the South Hills to a more normal plot in the flatlands of north Eugene. After a depressing summer ...