The question I receive most frequently from vegetable gardeners: How much fertilizer should I apply? The second most frequently asked question: How can I get better vegetable yields in my garden? Both ...

The most important part of gardening is often overlooked, and that is soil health. One gardening expert shared an at-home ...

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Soil is a key ingredient in any backyard garden, so it’s important to make sure it’s the healthiest it can be. That’s why longtime gardeners – and soil science experts – recommend testing. Knowing the ...

To grow good plants, you need good soil. The only way to tell what your soil really needs is to take a soil test. Applying too much fertilizer could be detrimental to your plants. You could waste ...

Some plant problems can be indicative of other issues besides soil quality. Soil tests can reveal and diagnose nutrient deficiency or improper pH balances. After using a soil test, you will know what ...

When it comes to your plants, you can't cheat. If you cut a corner, the results are gonna be felt in your garden: stressed plants that are susceptible to disease, produce less fruit, and fruit that ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Alfred Tennyson’s thoughts may have “lightly turned to thoughts of love” in spring, but here in Northeast Ohio, many people are thinking about starting a garden. Some may then take ...

The end of March is the beginning of the main planting season here in southcentral Pennsylvania, a time when it’s fine to start planting most trees, shrubs, evergreens, and perennial flowers. Read ...