Steve Tharp Jr. of the Stark-Tuscarawas-Wayne Recycling District guides you through creating a compost pile for lawn and garden.

Here a few things to consider as you get ready for spring gardening, including bed preparation, mulching, and more.

Study: Redistributing soil can restore nutrients, improve water retention, and significantly boost crop yields on eroded ...

Unhealthy soil induces poor plant performance and growth. Marin County gardeners must frequently amend their soil with mulch ...

Miracle-Gro potting soil is easy to find at most garden centers, but that doesn't mean it's always the best choice. Consider these organic and DIY options.

What’s biochar? Basically, it’s organic matter that is burned slowly, with a restricted flow of oxygen, and then the fire is stopped when the material reaches the charcoal stage. Unlike tiny ...

I would like to improve the heavy clay soil in my vegetable garden. A friend suggested that I rototill several inches of sand to improve the drainage. Is that a good way to improve clay soil ...