Q: I have had trouble growing Russelia (firecracker fern) in pots. They get full sun. I bring them in during cold weather. I ...

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

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Spring is here and with it come lawn care and perhaps thoughts of planting a garden. One of the ways to reduce household waste and help to create a nutrient-rich soil for those gardens ...

The fix? If your indoor plants have hydrophobic soil, try to water from the bottom. Place a saucer of water beneath the pot ...

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

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In healthy soil, the particles are in clumps, with gaps between the clumps for air and water to flow. When those clumps get ...