Before planting in the spring, a soil test will give you a snapshot of what your garden needs – taking the guesswork out of ...

To give your hydrangeas and roses the best start in life, a gardening expert claimed that there is one task gardeners must do before planting them, and it takes seconds.

DIY mulch is a great way to save money and recycle yard waste to enrich your garden soil. Here are some of the best ...

At the Oxford College Organic Farm, Daniel Parson’s daily routine changes with the seasons. And no season, he says, brings a stronger wave of optimism than spring.

After a few days, the prepared compost heap will get hot and when opened up can release steam. As the waste materials ...

What do I put on the bottom of a raised garden bed? Design your raised bed garden layout to maximize sunlight and layer with a ground cloth, limestone, sand, organic matter, and garden soil.

The UC Master Gardeners of Butte County are part of the University of California Cooperative Extension system, serving our ...

Preparing your soil for planting is an essential step in creating a beautiful and lush garden—and cardboard can be the ...

Learn how to grow the most nutrient-dense vegetables by starting with healthy soil to get the nutrients needed to produce the ...

Mulch is something that is applied to the soil surface. It can be organic (pine straw, bark, wood chips, leaves) or inorganic ...

Gardening expert shares how to boost your plants for free using a banana peel. Everything from roses to hydrangeas, strawberries to potatoes can be boosted with its help ...

If you’re looking to start a garden with minimal labor and equipment and maximum output, keep reading to learn about the ...