Martha Stewart on MSN

How to Create the Best Soil for Raised Beds for Healthier, More Productive Vegetables

Rock dust/basalt: Basalt is an aphanitic extrusive igneous rock that is rich in iron and magnesium. A light sprinkle over your beds will add a boost of micronutrients. Mycorrhizae: These are fungi ...

Fall is our best time to plant in the SoCal garden; here’s your October checklist

From plans for spring harvest to spacing tips to planting basics, there’s a steady stream of tasks to do and things to look ...
Alameda Post on MSN

Get to Know the Dirt in Your Yard Before You Start Gardening

"Do you think much about dirt? Most people don't—but if you garden, you should," writes Margie Siegal. Here's how to get to ...
The Eagle

Neil Sperry column: It’s wise to debug plants before bringing then indoors for the winter

A: It’s great that you’re asking early — not on the night of the first freeze. After watering each plant, set each one in a ...
The Cool Down on MSN

Gardeners share clever hack using old cardboard boxes: 'We had amazing results'

A byproduct of trees, Bloomhouse repurposed cardboard to "kill" grass, which returns it to the soil it originated from ...