For centuries, nutrient-rich animal manure has been used to enrich the soil and boost crop production. Traditionally, cow and ...

Gardeners are being urged to check their soil in February to avoid running into problems growing things this coming summer.

Composting toilets are gaining in popularity, especially among eco-conscious consumers. Similar to the process of composting food scraps, composting toilets transform human waste into compost-like ...

The key to success lies in the storage medium. After testing various materials—sand, garden soil, and sawdust — Mara discovered that slightly moist garden soil works best. Here’s how it’s ...

Planting location: Choose a spot that gets at least five to six hours of sun each day. Do not plant roses under or too close ...

probably packed in moist sawdust. Set them into well-prepared garden soil where they can grow for many years. Take power equipment in for repairs before you’ll need it. These shops get ...

Winter salt can harm your grass, trees, and other plants. Use these solutions to prevent and treat the problem.

a 2” layer of sawdust is ideal. Pine barks and pine needles are considered two popular organic mulches for a vegetable garden. They’re widely available in any garden center. This would be an ideal ...

Advanced Practical Gardening pruning Bramley apple tree (Image: Ruth Darrah) The Advanced Practical Gardening students did a great job of pruning an old Bramley apple tree and fan-training the peach.