The heavy rains of recent weeks have underlined the importance of good drainage in the garden. Where the soil was well-drained, the water soaked in and flowed away. Where soil was poorly drained, ...

Well-drained soil is a term used by gardeners to describe soil in a flower garden or vegetable garden that is loose and allows water to drain out in a reasonable time so the roots of a plant do not ...

If there’s one phrase I use most frequently, it is “well-drained soil,” and eyes probably gloss over on reading it. I repeat it because it’s one of the most important pieces of advice for most garden ...

I celebrated 30 years with Ohio State University Extension in November. Wow, that is a long time to stay in one job, but I have loved (almost) every minute of it! When I first started in 1992, a lot ...

If a mockingbird could plant a garden, the first thing it would plant would be strawberries. The reason I say this is because in my experience at raising this fruit, I have had to fight the Texas ...

Seed alfalfa-grass mixtures only on well-drained soils. Seeding alfalfa following old alfalfa stands is not recommended, as this practice has led to stand establishment problems, which are thought to ...

I usually get lime plants after the Chinese New Year festive season. However, to get them to continue flowering and fruiting is a chore. What is lacking in the plants? Do I prune them after every ...

When do I plant fall bulbs? Do they need to be planted in the ground or can I put them in a plant container outside? Now is the time to plant fall bulbs. Fall bulbs are those planted in the fall that ...

Q. A few of my early-blooming Asiatic lilies were covered with soft brown spots this year. What could cause this? A. Soft brown spots or lesions on foliage, stems or flower petals of bulbs usually ...