Gravel gardens are on the rise due to their water-wise qualities and clean aesthetic. Among the advantages of using gravel as mulch are disadvantages that impact plant health, depending on the situation. Weigh the pros and cons of gravel mulch with garden designer Katherine Rowe to determine the best fit for your garden.
Coconut coir mulch is incredibly beneficial for your garden. However, it also has some downsides. In this article, horticulture expert Matt Dursum shows you the pros and cons of coconut coir mulch.
Why purchase pre-mixed soils when you can make them yourself? Homemade soil blends offer more structure, fertility, and flexibility than store-bought ones. They’re often cheaper too! Join backyard gardener Jerad Bryant in making potting mix at home with simple ingredients.
Tired of slogging in clay soil? Large clumps, soggy conditions, and dense dirt make working in poorly draining soil a chore. Perlite and sand are two horticultural materials perfect for improving drainage, but which is best for you and your garden?
You might be wondering if it's okay to grab that leftover potting mix from last season to get seeds going. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss explores the use of potting soil for seed starting.
Peat-free soil mixes are becoming more readily available to improve soil health and lessen dependence on a renewable resource. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores reasons to look for peat-free alternatives to incorporate in seeding, containers, and beds this growing season.
For success with soil blocking, a nutritive potting mix suited to the seed-starting method is essential. With a few ingredients, making your own mix goes a long way, using materials that have multiple garden applications. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in exploring core ingredients and rich variations to boost soil-blocked seedlings this season.
Soil blocking is a rewarding, hands-on way to promote healthy seedlings while reducing material use and saving space. If you’re interested in this historic way of seed-starting, we’ve got the essentials covered. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores everything you need to start soil blocking this season.
Winter frost doesn’t mean you have to quit composting! You can use some simple methods to get a pile working through the cold months. Learn how to compost in winter with these seven expert tips from native plant gardener Jerad Bryant.
Want to get ahead of the busy spring gardening season? Then start with soil prep! Farmer Briana Yablonski shares seven ways you can get your soil ready for spring right now.
November signals the end of fall and the beginning of winter. Although the garden is quiet, there are some things you can do to help your garden soil’s fertility and structure. Try one of these five easy methods alongside native plant gardener Jerad Bryant.
Now that the major growing season is coming to a close, your mind may be on cleaning up the garden, processing your last harvests, and raking up all the leaves. However, fall is also an excellent time to test your soil. This will give you plenty of time to make any adjustments needed before next year, balancing the nutrients and the pH level. Plant biologist Emily Estep will give you nine reasons why.