Preparing the soil is key to growing strong gardens. Healthy soil helps plants grow well and fight off pests and diseases.

Composting leaves is a simple, eco-friendly way to turn yard waste into nutrient-rich soil for your garden. Autumn’s a ...

If you've been learning how to get your garden ready for winter, you're probably familiar with the benefits of covering ...

Common sneezeweed can be sown until the end of December. It is an unpretentious plant, so the seeds germinate in any ...

Place a layer of greens, then browns, then greens and so on to create a compost pile. "Layering compost is important because ...

The goldenrod flowers pictured in the Sept. 26 “Garden Notes” have now aged to motley, brown-gray fuzz. Sitting at the dining ...

The columnist notes some reasons for composting being so beneficial. All you need to start is to pile materials from leaves, ...

The soil beneath our feet may look dull, but it is essential to all life on the planet. You might be amazed at what soil is ...

Wood chips, leaves, grape seed, small stones, hay, pinestraw (needles), cocoa hulls are also good mulches. All but the stones ...

The relationship of humus to the soil is more complicated than the summary that I described here. Ideally, we would like to have at least 2% to 3% of a garden soil made up of humus-containing ...

Humus is essential for soil health, enhancing nutrient storage, water retention, and supporting beneficial microbes. Increasing humus content through organic practices can improve soil structure and ...

Adding humus to garden soil brings a wealth of benefits to both soil and plants, acting like a powerhouse of nutrients that supports vibrant, resilient plant life. Humus, the dark, crumbly organic ...