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 ...

Build your pile on well-drained soil in sun or shade. Place a plastic barrier underneath if pests are a concern. Use a ...

While peace lilies can be low-maintenance and beginner-friendly, there's one DIY soil recipe that may be necessary in keeping ...

Question: I plan to make a soil mixture for a raised bed with peat, perlite, vermiculite and manure. How much of each should I use? Answer: Many blends of the ingredients you suggest are used in ...

woman's gloved hand holding garden trowel of soil over a raised bed - Corinna Kern/Getty Images Raised bed gardening aims to solve many of the challenges gardeners face when starting out, giving you ...

Soil holds nutrients for plant uptake, holds water and air for metabolic processes, provides habitat for living organisms, and filters impurities. Soil texture is determined by the mixture of the ...

I’m not sick of winter yet. But I have to admit that recent warm, sunny days got me thinking about spring. I love to start seedlings in the house but recognize that it is still too early for most ...

Spring is here! I start making my garden plans with the first warm day. Right now, my cover crop is busy protecting my soil from erosion, adding nutrients and improving the soil structure. As the ...

If the soil in your houseplants isn't absorbing water, it may be hydrophobic. There are three simple steps to fix the problem ...