My new yard has clay soil and rocks. Is clay soil a big problem for gardening? What can I do to improve the soil and make it suitable for gardening, primarily food crops and some flowers? Clay soil ...

Soil is the foundation of every healthy garden, but not all soils are the same. Some hold too much water, while others dry out quickly. Some are full of nutrients, but others need a lot of care to ...

Our recent cooler nights have me feeling frisky about prepping the yard for spring. It’s not too late to sow wildflower seed. It’s also the best time to plant perennials, trees, bulbs, cool-season ...

Close-up of a man's hands holding wet fertile soil. - Elena Medoks/Getty Images You've probably read countless guides to improve heavy clay soil in your garden. You've even followed the steps exactly, ...

Most garden soils are either too sandy or too heavy with clay. If yours is the latter there's a kitchen pantry staple that can help break things up.

House with a sloped garden bed - Pc Photography/Getty Images Whether caused by weather conditions or human activity, soil erosion can affect the fertile topsoil in your yard and damage the ecosystem, ...

Discover why you should test your soil in January, with insights from a garden expert. Get ahead of the growing season by ...

You know that moment when it absolutely pours and you’re standing at the window watching your bank slowly… slide? You go out ...

This article will focus on the seventh Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ principle, recycle yard waste. Incorporating this principle in your gardening efforts will provide many benefits. Recycling the ...