Several problems arise from insufficient watering of beets during the growing season, including disappointing size, splitting ...

When you first prepare garden beds for planting, the soil is light and fluffy. With little to hold it in place, that soil quickly settles and hardens. Even an established garden bed full of roots will ...

If you enjoy the savory taste of olives, then you should consider saving the pit so you can grow your very own tree. Native ...

Some gardeners have asked if composting garden, yard and food waste is sustainable or beneficial to the environment since the composting process generates lots of carbon dioxide, the principal ...

I recently got a question from a reader about where to get good soil and compost. Part of her request was for “organic” soil and compost. The Spokane region is home to a wide variety of soils ...

Generally speaking, garlic is easy to grow, but for a more substantial and healthier yield, there are some steps you cannot ...

Ginny Bartolone began writing DIY and home improvement guides nearly 10 years ago, covering everything from energy-efficient appliances to cracked foundations. Whether she's compiling cost information ...

Coriander, or cilantro, is a versatile herb that grows well in small spaces, making it perfect for urban courtyards ...

We always love a creative upcycling idea to help us limit waste. It is remarkably easy to grow your own delicious microgreens ...

Researchers are paying close attention to how fertilizers change tiny features within soil where carbon can be stored ...