That’s where soil health comes in. Soil is not just “dirt.” It’s a living ecosystem teeming with nutrients, organic matter and billions of organisms like bacteria, fungi, insects and invertebrates ...

If your garden soil turns into a brick when it’s dry or a swamp when it’s wet, the plants aren’t being dramatic—the soil is. The good news is you don’t need expensive amendments or a truckload of ...

A garden should not feel like a losing battle against gravity and time, yet sandy soil pushes everything in that direction.

Welcome to our weekly podcast with longtime Anchorage Daily News garden writer and author Jeff Lowenfels and co-host Jonathan White. It’s a companion to Jeff’s weekly ADN gardening columns and his ...

Coffee grounds can improve soil and repel slugs, but too much can harm roses. Learn how to use them safely and effectively.

Although the warmer weather may seem like the perfect time to begin spring yard work, it is often best to wait.

Salts are compounds formed when positively charged cations such as sodium (Na⁺), calcium (Ca²⁺), magnesium (Mg²⁺) and potassium (K⁺) combine with negatively ...

In North Texas garden beds, what happens above ground is determined below it. If your flowers and plants aren’t thriving, ...

Did your soil struggle to support your corn or soybean crop last season? If so, you might be considering soil amendments this year. But where do you start? With the exception of fertilizer, almost ...