Learn why soil pH is the most important soil test value and how it affects nutrient availability and lime requirements.

For gardeners who heat their homes in winter using stoves or fireplaces, good-quality wood ashes can be a soil-amendment bonus. But if applied improperly, they can be a caustic topping for ...

Q: Several years ago I had a new evaporative cooler put on my roof — one that purges every few hours. The workman asked where I wanted the water to drain. I thought it would be great to use the water ...

Many variables can affect how well trees and other plants grow in your yard. You can control some of them, such as how often and how thoroughly you water. It’s much harder to control others, such as ...