My garden would be nowhere without my Amazon soil thermometer. It takes accurate temperature readings so I know exactly when to plant seeds directly outdoors.

In March, winter is waning, even if your region has a long, cold season. In southern regions, March signals the end, whereas in the North, there may still be a few months of cold weather. Unless the ...

Raised bed soil naturally becomes compacted over time and begins to settle and sink to a level that is no longer sufficient ...

Carroll County Government Office of Recycling Operations is holding a compost bin and rain barrel sale through April 5.

As a young boy, I had to contend with my grandfather’s compost heap. It was a veritable Vesuvius of foul-smelling, putrescible plant waste, a metre high and hidden behind a privet hedge. We had placed ...

Compost is a natural process, and you can help it along in your own backyard, Cindy Watter, a UC Master Gardener of Napa County, writes.

Composting turns organic waste into nutrient-rich material, but improper temperature and moisture control can allow pathogens to survive and increase safety risks. Researchers at the University of Ten ...

Slowly warming temperatures create the ideal conditions to plan and prepare for the growing season ahead.

Using old potting soil can lead to root rot, stunted growth, and unhealthy plants.

Tomatoes should be planted where they will get at least six hours of sun per day, more is better. Some afternoon shade is OK and can be beneficial. When transplanting, bury plants deeper than they ...