CORVALLIS – Adding organic matter is the best way to improve nearly all kinds of soils. If you’re unsure if your soil needs amendments, take note if it dries and cracks in summer, drains slowly or is ...

A garden potting station lets you easily repot your plants, and this simple modification to an existing table using IKEA ...

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 ...

Many home gardeners start compost piles before winter to reduce waste and prepare for spring prep. Fall cleanup provides a ...

Q: I would like to start some seeds in my greenhouse and am looking to purchase some potting soil to use for seed starting. I noticed that there are soils sold as seed starting mix but they are ...

Geraniums remain in flower throughout the summer and into fall, so you can create a colorful blooming space on a budget by ...

The soil in garden beds settles over time and loses nutrients. Add new soil to your garden beds each year to keep them topped ...

It's more expensive than non-organic varieties Some buyers complained that their bags of soil had mold or mites “The potting ...

Adding soil you buy from your local garden center can be good for your plants but not all bags are the same. Have you ever stood in front of the bagged soil products displayed at your local nursery ...

Learn how to safeguard your houseplants from the threats to soil a soil scientist says are most likely to kill your plant babies prematurely. Since Oprah, there have been many other plants that have ...