Most gardeners know that a mix of mineral soil and organic material is recommended for raised garden beds. However, other ...

To grow good plants, you need good soil. The only way to tell what your soil really needs is to take a soil test. Applying too much fertilizer could be detrimental to your plants. You could waste ...

Soil consists of three components: sand, silt and clay. When they are in relatively equal percentages to one another, the soil is known as a loam. Courtesy Johnson County Extension It is no secret ...

CORVALLIS – It’s a simple equation: If you want to grow better plants, you first need to understand the soil. “The texture of a soil is its proportion of sand, silt and clay,” said James Cassidy, a ...

Every gardener knows how important healthy soil is to growing healthy and productive plants and successful gardening, but have you ever stopped to think about what comprises healthy soil or how you as ...

Who does not like succulents! They are cute and aesthetic, and can instantly uplift any boring corner or workspace. As much as you want to pamper them with love, you risk smothering them by ...