Did you know the microbes in your compost pile is still active in the dead of winter? They will be if you take certain steps ...

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The right amount of calcium in the soil can help plants grow healthy and strong. Test your soil first to determine how much ...

Clean-up is an essential fall chore, but what it means — and how much you should actually do — has shifted in recent years.

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October's gentle embrace offers a gardener's dream: warm soil, cool air, and the promise of a bountiful harvest. Discover the secrets of autumn planting.