There are few mistakes that you can’t overcome, given enough time. But problems at planting time set the stage for an entire season’s worth of trouble. Many, if not most, planting problems result from ...

Last month’s relentlessly rainy and all-time-wettest May hammered home why well drained soil is so important to good plant growth. So much yard soil in southcentral Pennsylvania is either naturally ...

Regardless of what you’re growing, spring is an exciting time of year. But it doesn’t come without challenges. Compaction can lead to wet soil that makes it difficult to get in your fields on time for ...

Compared to other hobbies, gardening is relatively affordable. Plus, once you're familiar with the basics, there are a ton of options to choose from when it comes to which plants you'll grow. Shrubs ...

“The area around my patio is wet and muddy after it rains. How can I get the soil to dry, and what flowers that are friendly for hummingbirds and butterflies grow best in these conditions?” asks Birds & ...

It’s easy to take soil for granted, but what an impact it has on our trees, shrubs, lawns and gardens. Soil is the main vehicle by which plant roots absorb water and nutrients, and it keeps plants ...

Avid gardeners are often champing at the bit by now, eager to get outside and insert the year’s first new plants in the ground. That lure is especially tempting when a few warm days pop up. Not so ...

If you have never thought about the use of the soil thermometer you should Soil temperature plays an important role in seed germination With all the predicted rainfall in the coming days, keep in mind ...