'Yes! I am doing this in my garden,' said one person.

Kick off planting in your garden this spring by adding organic matter and making sure the soil has the right texture for ...

Composting involves decomposing organic materials to create nutrient-rich soil. A compost pile needs a balance of green (nitrogen-rich) and brown (carbon-rich) materials. Maintaining proper moisture, ...

I kept a compost bin going for almost three years. I turned it, watered it, balanced my greens and browns, and still ended up ...

Is your compost a veritable Vesuvius of foul-smelling, putrescible plant waste? You might be doing everything wrong. Fear not ...

In this week's Ask the Gardener, we also tackle the thorny question of pruning hydrangeas. And if you've got a 'Live Forever' plant, we've got some tips to help that live up to its name. The ...

Potting soil, or potting mix, is a substrate that usually consists of garden soil, organic matter and minerals.

On a shady street in Baltimore, Maryland, a white electric van pulled up to the curb. A sign on the back read “Caution: youth working.” Sylvia Laciny, 21, hopped out, found a green bucket waiting for ...

Does potting soil go bad? Learn how long potting soil lasts, the signs it’s expired, and when you can safely reuse or refresh ...