There is no better moment than when you're able to pick freshly grown produce from your own garden. But when it comes to ...

A retired banker grew over 200 plants on his rooftop. Follow his expert tips to grow fresh, flavourful spring onions at home, ...

Potting soil, or potting mix, is a substrate that usually consists of garden soil, organic matter and minerals.

Strawberries can be a hotspot for slugs in spring, but gardeners can easily protect their plants as long as they are careful about the type of mulch they use in their garden.

As we begin our spring garden season, I want to share information over the next few columns on soil amendments. Soil amendments are materials added to soil to enhance its physical and chemical ...

A lush, green lawn is the pride of any homeowner, but achieving and maintaining it can often feel like walking through a maze of conflicting advice. Over the years, countless lawn care tips have taken ...

That rototiller you fire up every spring isn’t preparing your soil for a great season. It’s quietly dismantling it. According to soil scientists and experienced growers, tilling is one of the most ...

For effective weed suppression without the need for a weed membrane, a mulch layer should ideally be three inches deep, ...

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 ...

This underground universe has a profound effect on the health and vitality of our gardens. Additionally, many home gardeners may not realize this hidden ecosystem plays an important role in ...

Fifth-generation farmer Justin Wylie is testing algae to rebuild soil health in orchards. By boosting soil microbes through ...