Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and food preservation. Previously, Amanda has worked as a technology strategist specializing in problem solving and ...

Now that we have experienced the first frost of the season, and the growing season for most garden and home landscape plants has come to an end, we as gardeners tend to start thinking about things we ...

Key Points Seeds and transplants require specific soil temperatures to germinate and thrive.Simple, easy tests you can do at home reveal key information about soil condition.Start by clearing garden ...

The question I receive most frequently from vegetable gardeners: How much fertilizer should I apply? The second most frequently asked question: How can I get better vegetable yields in my garden? Both ...

Spring is in the air, and your garden is begging for attention. You’ve got seeds lined up, compost ready, and dreams of a backyard bursting with color. But here’s the twist: your soil might be ...

Soil is the foundation of any garden, and yet many gardeners overlook its crucial role in plant health. If you’ve been scratching your head as to why your plants aren’t thriving, it might be time to ...

Struggling plants often point to problems underground ...

Peter Richards tests the reliability of do-it-yourself home soil test kits. This week on The Family Plot: Gardening in the Mid-South, local gardener Peter Richards demonstrates how to use different ...