When I was studying horticulture, loamy soil was flagged up as the most desirable type of soil since it incorporates a perfect mix of sand, silt and clay. So if you're looking for the best plants for ...

Discover why you should test your soil in January, with insights from a garden expert. Get ahead of the growing season by ...

Finding success with a raised vegetable garden always begins with the soil. The best type of soil mix should balance nutrients, proper drainage, and room to breathe. Vegetables tend to demand a higher ...

A gardener plants a small plant in a bed of gardening soil - Alex Ratson/Getty Images If you're looking to a take a more natural approach to gardening, choosing an organic gardening soil is a great ...

It’s often tempting to place your seeds and plants in the dirt already in your backyard. But if you want a healthy, thriving garden, you must ensure that the soil you put your plants in has the ...

If all those bags at the big box store confuse you, here's how to determine what kind of soil you need for your garden project. Before I became a gardener, the differences among all the soil mixes ...

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 ...

What is 'no-till' gardening? Is it better for my garden than traditional digging and tilling every year or not? What are the advantages of this method and how can I start using it? This method of ...

Winter storms don’t usually get applause from gardeners, but maybe they should. While icy wind rattles windows and snow piles ...