Coffee grounds can improve soil and repel slugs, but too much can harm roses. Learn how to use them safely and effectively.

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New research from the University of Bremen reveals that tropical soils may release far more carbon dioxide than previously ...

A layer of mulch suppresses grass and other weeds and acts as a barrier against grass seeds sprouting in your flower beds.

Building monstrous mounds of mulch — known as mulch volcanoes — around the base of a young tree creates several immediate problems.

I often get asked how much drainage and how much soil should I put in my raised garden bed for growing vegetables when first starting out? This video briefly explains my ratio of soil to drainage in a ...

Keeping tomatoes fed and watered in the hot weather can be a struggle, but there is one simple addition you can make to the ...

Hand-cut square nails and small fragments from 18th century clay smoking pipes are the biggest clues found so far during a ...

A beautifully presented lawn will transform even the most dull gardens, but resilient grass must be healthy from root to tip.

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 ...

Let me tell you, there's nothing quite like the feeling of harvesting your first perfectly ripe tomato from a raised bed you ...

Plants have tags packed with information and a photo. Yet most people, especially new perennial gardeners, tend to buy plants ...