Lavender needs bright sunlight, dry soil, great drainage, and alkaline soil. But with a bit of thought and special care, you ...

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What is 'no-till' gardening? Is it better for my garden than traditional digging and tilling every year or not? What are the advantages of this method and how can I start using it? This method of ...

As any avid gardener knows, having the right soil in your garden is one of the most important steps in achieving healthy plant growth. Unfortunately, homeowners with heavy clay soil in their yards ...

As days become warmer, gardeners get ready to dig. But digging too soon can be a mistake, according to experts at The Morton Arboretum in Lisle. “There’s a danger that you will compact the soil by ...

Squeeze a handful of soil to determine its proportion of sand, silt and clay. (Lynn Ketchum) If you want to grow better plants, you first need to understand the texture of your soil. "The texture of a ...

Garden enthusiasts are all too familiar with the trials of clay soil – it's a notorious challenge for planting and can leave your green space more swamp than sanctuary. But fear not, an ecologist has ...

Gardening aficionados know all too well the plight of dealing with clay soil – a veritable hindrance for planting that can turn a lush garden into a soggy mess. However, there's good news as an ...