Even with no rain, your garden can still flourish. According to The Old Farmer’s Almanac, this summer is projected to be one of the hottest ever. With extreme heat, dry weather usually follows, and ...

Spring is in the air, and your garden is begging for attention. You’ve got seeds lined up, compost ready, and dreams of a ...

The question I receive most frequently from vegetable gardeners: How much fertilizer should I apply? The second most frequently asked question: How can I get better vegetable yields in my garden? Both ...

If you've ever wondered whether your garden soil is suitable for some of the vegetables you want to plant, a soil test is a good way to find out. There's a lot more going on with soil than just its pH ...

Whether you’re preparing for your first garden, planning next year’s plantings after a successful harvest or looking to install a lawn, your first step should be conducting a soil test. “Soil is one ...

As a gardener and crop producer, we are always curious about how to improve soil in our garden. Before talking about soil improvement, let's talk about soil. Soil is the most important resource for ...

The long-term weather forecast is calling for a continuing string of nice days through Thanksgiving Day. Many gardeners will be able to catch up on garden projects that they may have been putting off.

Now that we have experienced the first frost of the season, and the growing season for most garden and home landscape plants has come to an end, we as gardeners tend to start thinking about things we ...

Sandra Gerdes, the manager of Better Homes & Gardens Test Garden, isn't judging you. Yes, she manages the garden of your dreams — with hostas the size of a sprawled-out toddler; shade plants of ...