As winter retreats and spring arrives, it’s time to prepare your lawn for the upcoming rainy season. Proper preparation now prevents waterlogging, runoff, and nutrient depletion that can damage your ...

Gardeners who want their lavenders to bloom abundantly and explode with colour should feed their plant with two natural items ...

Get pruning. Most deciduous trees and shrubs (those that lose their leaves in autumn), including fruit trees, should be ...

Soils are our most important resource, a reality that is rising in prominence as the world seeks to feed its fast-growing ...

Get pruning. Most deciduous trees and shrubs (those that lose their leaves in autumn), including fruit trees, should be pruned before they emerge from dormancy. But hold off on pruning spring bloomers ...

Get pruning. Most deciduous trees and shrubs (those that lose their leaves in autumn), including fruit trees, should be ...

By Shelby Carroll N.C. Cooperative Extension As the warmth of summer approaches, now is the perfect time to prepare your garden soil for a successful growing season. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener ...

What kinds of fertilizers are best for your lawn and garden? Are organic or synthetic fertilizers the better option? Get the ...

Of all the things I have learned in the 50-plus years gardening — or trying to garden — in our red clay on East Blythe Street ...

Some plants are picky about the pH in their soil, so you'll need to make some amendments. Be sure to avoid these mistakes that will lead to bigger problems.

Since physical and chemical erosion yield comparable carbon fluxes, studying both together is essential to avoid biases in erosion-driven carbon flux estimates.

To get an accurate soil sample, dig down to where the plant roots will be, and take eight to 10 samples across your gardening ...