This coarse, gritty sand improves drainage, fights root rot, and makes soil easier to dig—here’s how to use it right.

Clumping grasses add a vertical element to the landscape. Plus, if you enjoy bird watching, native grasses are a great choice ...

Sandy soil has its advantages. It drains well, is easy to dig in, and warms up faster in spring than clay soils. Choosing the ...

Instead, go up. Build a raised bed about 12 inches high on top of the existing soil using garden soil or topsoil. The raised ...

By Soncirey Mitchell Reader Staff Dirt is dirt — or is it? Anyone who’s tried to garden in North Idaho knows that our soil varies from bad to worse in most areas. My ...

Up your gardening game by mixing compost into the soil! Get started by making your own compost at home or by purchasing it.

Topsoil is the uppermost layer of soil. It's where essential nutrients, microorganisms, and beneficial insects like earthworms reside, helping provide a healthy environment for plants. Topsoil is also ...