Picking rocks out of Missouri dirt may be a never-ending endeavor, but what about gardening in clay soil? This week's column ...

November in the South is marked by mild days and cool nights—perfect weather for plants to set down roots. Discover which ...

From soil improvement to crafts, these winter garden ideas will keep you busy until spring and make your garden better.

There are a variety of reasons why you shouldn't use garden soil for indoor plants, including drainage concerns. Pros recommend using an indoor plant-specific soil that features perlite or bark chips.

In addition to diseased plants, you should also pull weeds from your garden as soon as possible to ensure they don’t get the ...

Many people do not realize the difference between soil and dirt. Soil is alive and dirt isn’t. Plants will grow in soil, but they cannot grow in dirt (unless you add the needed nutrients). For your ...

For new gardeners, all soil probably seems the same. However, the potted cactus you keep in your living room won’t thrive in the same soil the marigolds in your garden do, so you can’t use all soil ...

From fruit trees to flowering bulbs, here's exactly what to plant in October for a beautiful and bountiful garden all year.

Plant bulbs now. You cannot wait until spring to plant tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, crocus and many more. They must be ...

Corn is a great bet for a quick and rewarding summer harvest. This fast-growing crop performs well in USDA hardiness zones ...