Want healthier plants and bigger harvests? The secret is in your soil. Discover the minerals that can transform tired dirt ...

Most every farmer and gardener has heard the value of soil testing and adjusting the pH of the soil to meet your crop needs.

Soil pH or soil reaction is an indication of the acidity or alkalinity of soil and is measured in pH units. Soil pH is defined as the negative logarithm of the hydrogen ion concentration. The pH scale ...

Purdue Extension Educators frequently encourage homeowners to get soil tests when they want to grow new plants in an area, or try to diagnose what’s wrong with plants currently growing. One key ...

As fall arrives and your garden takes its long winter's nap, it's a good time to catch up on your soil's health, adding the ...

Healthy soil is the heart of thriving gardens and homesteads. Knowing the complex makeup of soil and how to care for it, can ...

Mr. D. shows how to correct soil pH, and Amy Dismukes discusses insect pest control. This week on The Family Plot: Gardening in the Mid-South, retired UT Extension agent Mike Dennison demonstrates how ...

This fall’s mild weather has allowed farmers to plug along with harvest, with many already done or nearing completion. With suitable weather still ahead, it is a great time to one more thing to prep ...

This is why azaleas and gardenias are a perfect pair in the garden. To that end, there's a good reason you should always use pine straw when mulching azaleas: It will help maintain the lower soil pH ...

Q. I’m trying to grow annual vinca in Zone 5. I got some this year and planted in early June. They are in a spot that faces west and gets sun all afternoon. Just after planting we had a lot of rain.

Q: I am planning a new herb garden for my patio, and will be growing them in pots. What is the best soil to use? A: Herbs are the perfect addition to a sunny outdoor living space, and are easy to grow ...

Hydrangeas are one of the most popular garden flowers. This perennial plant adds charm to front yards, backyard garden beds, container gardens, and more with its beautiful, oversized blooms. One way ...