We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. While luscious, thick and spongy grass is something many strive for with their lawns, it's often the last thing they want to see in their ...

Compost is a mixture of partially decomposed plant material and other organic wastes used in gardens to improve soil structure and provide nutrients. Good garden soil is loose and has a high ...

Question: I plan to make a soil mixture for a raised bed with peat, perlite, vermiculite and manure. How much of each should I use? Answer: Many blends of the ingredients you suggest are used in ...

Is it OK to use fresh wood chips in my perennial flower beds? In general, fresh wood chips are fine to use on the surface of a perennial bed, as a top dressing. It is not good to mix fresh chips into ...

Fall is a perfect time to consider composting. As our days get cooler and shorter, deciduous trees like oaks, maples, and sweetgums will begin to shed their leaves. The swamp chestnut oak in my front ...