True to its name, seed starting mix is the best option for starting seeds. The mix of perlite, vermiculite, and sphagnum peat moss create a sterile, disease-free environment that provides the optimal ...

Want to learn how to make compost for your garden? Not only does compost help your plants grow stronger and healthier, but it's also the perfect way to reduce waste and do your part for the ...

Container gardening is a very popular topic for Southern California gardeners. Most homes do not have a lot of gardening space, either because of tiny lot size or no lot at all (in the case of condos ...

Gardeners love loam soil because it's moist, soft and full of nutrients. Here's how to get more of it in your garden beds.

Fall is filled with preparing gardens for the following season, raking leaves, and harvesting. Use plant trimmings and fall leaves to create raised beds and a quality planting mix without disturbing ...

A lush Hawaiian landscape in acidic volcanic soil is proof enough that plants can thrive in all sorts of soil. While too much acidity can be deadly for plants, many prefer moderately acidic soil with ...

We’ve talked about the various ways leaves can be repurposed to help enrich your soil and encourage pollinators, but what about our garden trimmings and all that discarded food we tend to throw away?

Many gardeners like to use raised beds to grow their bounty—they create a lovely border, limit weeds, and are easier on your back—but they can also be quite costly to fill, especially if they’re more ...

Gardening can be frustrating if you don't have the rich soil your plants need. Here is how to enrich poor soil. More Americans than ever before are gardening. The National Gardening Association ...