Place a cup of soil into a jar, top it off with water, and shake vigorously. Allowing the mixture to settle entirely, you’ll ...

Successful spring gardening starts long before the plants go into the ground. In Eastern Idaho, gardeners commonly work with silty to sandy soils. Soil texture influences the way water, nutrients, ...

Since you have time now, before planting time, I would encourage you to place about 3 inches of organic matter on your flower and vegetables beds and rototill or spade it into the soil 6 inches deep.

Achieve healthy garden growth by mastering proper soil preparation! Learn essential tips for enriching your soil, improving drainage, and creating the perfect foundation for strong, thriving plants.

Most gardeners think soil testing only determines nutrient deficiencies, but the tests also help gardeners understand whether the soil contains adequate nutrients. Basic tests check the soil’s ...

An early unseasonably warm day in spring is a perfect time to get out there and do some early season weeding. Chickweed and ...

Important things to consider before buying soil and planting to ensure healthy plant growth and successful gardening results. Learn how to choose the right soil type, check nutrient composition, and ...

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Most vegetables, such as tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, squash, and beans, are grown as annuals. Asparagus, however, is a hardy ...

Sift the ashes through a compost sifter to remove pieces of burned wood and debris. If you don’t have a sifter, you can use an old window screen or make your own by affixing 1/2- or 1/4-inch hardware ...