Carolyn-Monika Görres laughs at the seeming improbability of her own research. She never expected to find herself eavesdropping on beetle grubs living in the soil, much less to be planning a project ...

A heavy downpour can provide enough water to keep your harden soil moist for a week or longer. Once the puddles disappear, you may notice new blossoms, and plants may appear greener than before.

Rotating where you plant specific vegetables each year naturally reduces pests and diseases in your soil.

Gardeners weary of watering look eagerly forward to autumn. October marks the transition from the invariably dry if variably hot summer into the hopefully wetter winter months. Even before the rains ...

That’s where soil health comes in. Soil is not just “dirt.” It’s a living ecosystem teeming with nutrients, organic matter and billions of organisms like bacteria, fungi, insects and invertebrates ...

Q: I have a jade plant that seems to be doing very well. I've had it for about four months. However, I am finding bugs in the dirt around the base of the plant. What are these light- to medium-brown ...

Storing soil properly prevents pests, mold growth, and nutrient degradation. Store potting soil in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. If soil has a sour smell, mold infestation, or insects, ...

One of the special joys of home vegetable gardening is harvesting vine-ripened tomatoes. Many gardeners have planted their ...

Want fabulous plants? Start with healthy soil. While garden soil may never be glamorous, it is the foundation for a bountiful garden. What you can see going on with your plants above the ground is ...