Because it is a Mediterranean herb, lavender thrives in poor, dry soils. I often get asked, does it need fertilizer? The short answer is probably not. But depending on your specific growing conditions ...

To improve the health of the soil you'll need to take a sample, read its nutrients and pH level, then enhance it with whatever additive (amendment) it needs to bring the soil into a healthy balance.

I've slowly made improvements in every area, but food has been the hardest one to tackle. I'm not alone - according to the ...

Where were the tomatoes planted last year? Was it this spot? Learn about the importance of crop rotation with your vegetable ...

Are you discouraged about areas in your yard or flower beds that just don’t seem to be able to grow anything? You may have ...

• Before the heat and dry air of spring and summer, update your irrigation system to in-line drip, flexible tubing with ...

Overseeding works best when grass is actively growing, which isn't the case in most regions during February. If you’re ...

What really matters is the bigger picture. The biggest myth of all is that your garden is not part of the broader environment ...

Although you may want to keep cats out of your garden, you may want to reconsider using a particularly pungent herb that has ...

Moss can be an issue that creeps up on lawns during the winter months, but a simple testing kit could help you get to the ...

Don Kinzler writes: "Premoistening mix is important because the ingredients in the growing mixes are dry and they’re often difficult to rewet." ...

Before species go extinct, their populations often shrink and become isolated. Healthy populations tend to have a large gene ...