Before you dig a garden, it's important to figure out what type of soil you have and then select plants (and amend your soil) ...

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One of the reasons I might get some hate mail for devoting late March garden column space to the lowly lawn is that gardeners ...

Soil blocking is an environmentally friendly method to prep seedlings. The technique has captured the attention of serious ...

Learn how to best reuse potting soil from last season to enhance your garden's vitality, plus the best way to trim browned ...

Whether you're growing tomatoes, managing crops or striving for the perfect lawn, soil testing is key to success.

It’s April, and spring has sprung. Or will soon. Winter always is a sneaky devil, coming back with hard frosts and even a ...

Early spring is a great time to start caring for your lawn. With these helpful tips, your lawn will look good all year.

Depending on the gardening concern, the questions are many, ranging from issues with a lawn, a vegetable garden, a fruit tree ...

While warmer temperatures are arriving in Iowa, soil temperatures may not be warm enough for your favorite plants just yet.

Early spring maintenance is crucial for a healthy lawn that can withstand summer conditions. Apply fertilizer, reseed bare spots and control weeds before they emerge. Soil testing can determine ...