The right soil helps container plants thrive, but sometimes we neglect to take the steps to ensure that our greenery is potted in the appropriate medium to support it. Garden soil is an amendment ...

Winter is the perfect time to prepare raised garden beds for spring planting. Learn what to do in winter to have richer soil and fewer pests in raised garden beds.

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. In ...

Of the tests to do before planting in your garden, a drainage test is among the best (and easiest). Try this quick drainage ...

A tidy mulched garden path. High quality soil happens when you have humus-rich soils. Learn how to add carbon to soil, and how to add nitrogen to soil naturally to make your garden healthier. Getting ...

Our in-house master gardener shares her DIY soil mix recipe for a thriving Christmas cactus. Hint: It needs more moisture than you think.

Raised garden beds offer advantages over traditional in-ground gardening, especially for those with soil issues or limited mobility. When selecting the best materials, consider factors like rot ...

Gardeners eager to get outside and work in this year’s early warm weather should take care: It’s all too easy to damage your soil in early spring. “The danger is that you’ll compact the soil if you ...

These tools every gardener needs by neglects to buy have been expertly hand-picked by the Gardens team here at Homes & ...

After a cozy night by the fireplace, most people scoop out the ash and toss it without a second thought. But did you know ...

Dreaming about growing your own veggies or flowers? Starting a garden for the first time can feel like a big leap, especially ...

Style Observer Gardening (SOG) continues to deck the halls — and hedges — offering essential advice on making your garden ...