The secret to a beautiful landscape is knowing when to sow grass seed, which ensures your grass germinates and roots properly ...

Soil blockers can make seedlings much stronger. I spoke to the experts about how a soil blocker works, and why it's ...

Groundhog saw his shadow, sort of. The up-and-down, freeze-thaw conditions that are so stressful for plants in the maritime ...

A number of readers have inquired as to the status of garden soil or landscaped ground following a fire.

Water passes through sandy soil like a sieve—any plants growing in sandy soil must be drought-tolerant, because water passes ...

Nitrogen is often the most limiting nutrient in growing plants. When deficient, plant yields and quality are reduced. However ...

Give your garden a head start by starting your seeds indoors. When your last frost date rolls around, you'll have seedlings ...

— Find a space to dry seeds, such as a barn, shed or greenhouse, well before it is needed. — Stock up on equipment, such as ...

Frost seeding on farms can begin in late February through March. Ideally, you are getting the seed out just a few weeks ...

As mentioned, perlite can drain quickly to keep your succulents and cactus from moisture. At the same time, it can also hold a certain amount of water to release slowly when you forget to water your ...

The answer is pretty simple: Keep plants growing in it. Plants that germinate in the late summer, sending their roots deep into the soil, will provide a place for water to go. This also provides for ...