Getting your garden soil ready for next year can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re not sure where to start.

THE SUCCESS OF our plantings comes down to taking care of the soil they are rooted in. While not as enchanting as a beautiful bloom or as delicious as a bowlful of berries, healthy soil is the ...

Healthy plants are the most critical component of a thriving garden. And one of the best ways to keep them that way is to make sure your soil's pH level suits their needs. Every plant requires a ...

Achieving success with tomatoes always starts with the soil. Tomatoes are undoubtedly one of many gardeners' main priorities in summer. The key to cultivating healthy tomato plants always starts with ...

Healthy garden soil equals healthy plants, lawns, and garden produce. But even the best soil can use a helping hand from time to time. One tip for growing a healthy garden is to use fertilizer, but ...

If you’ve been gardening for a while, you likely learned that turning your soil (tilling) to incorporate organic material, control weeds and prepare for seeding is a good thing. There was a time when ...

Ever felt like gardening is supposed to be relaxing but somehow ends up feeling like a chore? You’re not alone.

With some planning and patience, master gardener John Martin shows how beginners can transform their backyard into a thriving oasis of homegrown food. To establish the condition of your soil, perform ...

Six years ago, my sweetie and I moved from a home with a very diverse and interesting garden in the South Hills to a more normal plot in the flatlands of north Eugene. After a depressing summer ...

Healthy soil is the foundation of any thriving garden, and you don’t need expensive compost or fertiliser to achieve it. […] ...

By Amy-Lynn Albertson N.C. Cooperative Extension The Rowan County Extension Master Gardener Association is a registered 501(c ...