Knowing the pH of the soil in your lawn and vegetable and ornamental gardens can be key. This number between 0 and 14 can be the difference between nutrient-dense soil that fosters growth ...

Get pruning. Most deciduous trees and shrubs (those that lose their leaves in autumn), including fruit trees, should be ...

Sick of buying expensive gardening products? If you're growing vegetables this spring then don't forget to use this cheap ...

That uneducated approach produced haphazard results and few vegetables. Somehow, I missed the memo about testing for pH. "Soil pH testing is vital for understanding your soil's chemical makeup and ...

The weather is warming up, flowers are starting to pop out of the ground and outdoor vegetable gardening time is here!

By Shelby Carroll N.C. Cooperative Extension As the warmth of summer approaches, now is the perfect time to prepare your garden soil for a successful growing season. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener ...

With about a week to go before the official start of spring, we've got work to do. A checklist: This Aug. 12, 2023, image ...