Discover the key differences between potting mix and potting soil, including their composition, characteristics, and ideal uses. Learn how to choose the right growing medium for your plants and get ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at [email protected]. My vegetable garden is all in containers. I use a commercial potting ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. In ...

Soil can make a world of difference when it comes to your plants. With good-quality, suitable soil, plants will thrive and be easy to care for. On the other hand, bad soil can make caring for plants ...

With warmer weather often comes ‘Spring Fever.’ Home gardeners hit hard with this condition might often be tempted to rush to do their spring tilling when the ground is wet. Don’t make this mistake as ...

Ever felt like gardening is supposed to be relaxing but somehow ends up feeling like a chore? You’re not alone.

Eric Barrett fields a lot of gardening questions in his job as an Ohio State Extension educator. He cringes when the conversation begins with, “I heard that ...” or “The Internet says that …” or “I ...

Key Points Covering garden beds in winter protects against frost damage or soil erosion.The best time to cover beds is after the ground freezes but before heavy snow.Lightweight mulch such as shredded ...