Cut summer heat and AC costs by planting shade trees like live oak, Texas red oak, cedar elm and Mexican sycamore.

Most every farmer and gardener has heard the value of soil testing and adjusting the pH of the soil to meet your crop needs.

You may have lots of fertilizer ingredients hanging around your house without even knowing it. Combine these ingredients to ...

Boost your garden's health with this underrated nutrient that's rich in magnesium and iron, helping to improve the pH and ...

Dahlias come in a wide assortment of sizes, shapes and colors. When provided with good growing conditions they will bloom ...

As the leaves start to change colors and drift down, many gardeners mistakenly think it’s time to hang up their gloves for ...

I attended a lecture about native plants by Mikaela Boley, Principal Agent Associate—Home Horticulture & Master Gardener ...

Healthy soil is the heart of thriving gardens and homesteads. Knowing the complex makeup of soil and how to care for it, can ...

Mulch helps suppress weeds, keeps soil moist, and helps regulate soil temperatures. Adding a second layer of mulch after the ...

Fall is a great time to improve your soil for next year’s garden. Many of the resources needed are readily available and many are free at this time of the year. Start by putting fall leaves to work in ...