The annual carpet of dead leaves can be an important component in gardens. They can serve as root-protecting and ...

Over time, garden soil loses vitality due to planting and weather, leading to nutrient depletion and compaction. Refreshing the soil involves removing debris, testing pH, and adding organic matter ...

Q: I have about 30 containers and am wondering if I can reuse the potting soil next year. It costs me a lot to refill the pots every year. I have to thank the Journal for your column every week. It is ...

Here in southeastern Michigan, we have just about enough time for a fall crop of leaf lettuce. About four weeks from the average first frost of autumn is a good approximation of the last chance to ...

woman's gloved hand holding garden trowel of soil over a raised bed - Corinna Kern/Getty Images Raised bed gardening aims to solve many of the challenges gardeners face when starting out, giving you ...

Gardeners generally like worms in the garden because they’re such good (and free) soil aerators and fertilizer producers. But in a dry August, worms sometimes seem to be missing in action, even in ...

Over the past few years, there has been a new trend in backyard gardening: raised beds. In particular, modular, coated-metal raised beds have become incredibly popular. And for many good reasons, as I ...

Neil from Struthers: I want to grow vegetables in containers and raised beds this year. But I’m confused about what kind of soil I should use — soil, garden soil or potting mix? Can you help? David: ...

The fresh tang of a juicy lemon is a welcome complement to sweet or savory recipes. But what do you do with leftover peels and rinds? During gardening season, you can put them to good use in your ...

Growing a garden can take a toll on your soil, leading to nutrient deficiencies, soil compaction, erosion, and other problems. To avoid this, many gardeners till their beds or apply regular ...