When I was studying horticulture, loamy soil was flagged up as the most desirable type of soil since it incorporates a perfect mix of sand, silt and clay. So if you're looking for the best plants for ...

Don't throw out that old potting soil just yet! We've compiled a list of wonderful uses for your aged loam that are so easy ...

Looking after your soil’s health is the most important task a gardener can have. Your soil is what feeds and waters your plants. Winter is a good time to start planning ways to improve your soil.

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. In ...

Starting a garden can feel both exciting and overwhelming, especially when you get to the part about soil. The choices seem endless and it is hard to know what really matters for your plants. Soil ...

If you're new to growing houseplants, you may have already realized that having the proper potting soil is important. And if you're already a houseplant aficionado, you know there are ready-made soil ...

Think of your indoor and outdoor plants a little bit like Goldilocks: They need a just-right potting mix or soil to help them really thrive. And although the words “potting mix” and “potting soil” are ...

Q: Awhile back a representative from the Southern Nevada Water Association said that he had heard that the typical soil type in the valley was a loam. The University of Arizona uses some landscape ...

Q: I really want to grow potatoes but I get poor yields and they always come out small and weirdly shaped. I was thinking this was because the soil in my yard is clay, but I tried adding a couple bags ...

Spring is here and with it come lawn care and perhaps thoughts of planting a garden. One of the ways to reduce household waste and help to create a nutrient-rich soil for those gardens, lawns and ...