Skip the DIY hacks for this important garden task. But as the authors of the stalwart and indispensable Reader's Digest Illustrated Guide to Gardening write, “To make the best use of the soil in your ...

When I started gardening, I assumed you could put seeds in dirt, add water and watch them grow into plants. That uneducated approach produced haphazard results and few vegetables. Somehow, I missed ...

If you have tried to grow garden vegetables or landscaping plants but cannot seem to get them to thrive, it may not be because you have a black thumb. Instead, your soil acidity levels may be to blame ...

If you’re having trouble with undersized vegetables, a poor showing of flowers, and/or trees that aren't flourishing, there are only two likely culprits: soil and water. These are going to have the ...

To grow good plants, you need good soil. The only way to tell what your soil really needs is to take a soil test. Applying too much fertilizer could be detrimental to your plants. You could waste ...

Rock dust/basalt: Basalt is an aphanitic extrusive igneous rock that is rich in iron and magnesium. A light sprinkle over your beds will add a boost of micronutrients. Mycorrhizae: These are fungi ...

The right amount of calcium in the soil can help plants grow healthy and strong. Test your soil first to determine how much ...