We have finally had some rain, but nowhere near as much as other parts of the country and nowhere near enough. Still, things ...

Topsoil is the uppermost layer of soil. It's where essential nutrients, microorganisms, and beneficial insects like earthworms reside, helping provide a healthy environment for plants. Topsoil is also ...

There’s a moment, one all wine travellers seek, when a glass, a view, and a bite converge into something sublime. In the ...

Looking for more shade, color, or privacy for your backyard? These landscaping trees are sure to beautify your property.

Tomatoes will thrive in zones 4–10, with Rubens suggesting they pair well with basil, carrots, and marigolds, one of the ...

By Soncirey Mitchell Reader Staff Dirt is dirt — or is it? Anyone who’s tried to garden in North Idaho knows that our soil varies from bad to worse in most areas. My ...

If it breaks at 2 inches, it’s clay loam. If more ... As you are turning the soil over, combine it with organic materials. You should add some animal manure, coarse sand, gypsum, road base stones, and ...

Soil texture describes the mix of sand, silt, and clay particles. Gardeners prefer loamy soils for balanced water and nutrient retention. Most gardening resources agree that a loam--a nice mix of sand ...

The addition of forest products, sand, and perlite helps to prevent ... A lemon tree needs a rich, well-drained loam potting soil to thrive. However, it is adaptable to almost any soil type except for ...