Columbiana SWCD's Pete Conkle explains how cover crops stop soil erosion, and how northeast Ohio farmers can get started with ...

When potting soil dries out too much, it gets crusty and won't soak up water well. Immerse the pot in water, water from the bottom, or break up or mix the soil while slowly adding water. Avoid overly ...

This is an affordable, simple first step toward a lawn you'll be proud of.

Every morning, millions of people make a cup of coffee, toss the grounds in the bin, and never think twice about it. Gardeners who know better do something else entirely. They save those used grounds, ...

What it is: Purple Flame is a variety of native blue-flag iris that grows in damp to wet sites and adds the ornamental element of purplish early spring leaves and purple late-spring flowers to its ...

A study finds that “preparing” biochar through composting can make it far more effective for improving soil fertility and boosting plant growth. Biochar, a carbon-rich material made by heating biomass ...

Spring is often a rainy season. If you get caught in a downpour without an umbrella, you will quickly learn what it means to be wet. But what is it about water that makes it wet? I am an atmospheric ...

Building a raised garden bed is not very complicated; basically, it’s just an extra-large pot filled with soil. While the construction of the walls is important both aesthetically and functionally, ...

Proper soil preparation is more important for a successful garden than the cost of the plants themselves. For poor soil, building raised beds with quality topsoil and compost is an effective solution.

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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 ...