There is no such thing as perfect soil. Over the years I’ve heard Dandy in York County has perfect soil, but I have yet to see it for myself. If it’s true, I hope someone brings me a scoop — better ...

Q: I am planning a new herb garden for my patio, and will be growing them in pots. What is the best soil to use? A: Herbs are the perfect addition to a sunny outdoor living space, and are easy to grow ...

It might seem like an unusual subject at first, but there are a couple of gardening-related questions that involve the use of meat. Perhaps the most common comes from people who are new to composting ...

It is a common complaint. People spend hours, days sometimes, selecting the perfect plants, not to mention plenty of dollars, too. Then they plop them into the ground, and weeks later are disappointed ...

The ‘perfect’ soil to grow vegies in, is rich in organic matter, free draining, friable and yet holds onto moisture well. Unfortunately, most gardens don’t start with this type of soil! It usually ...

There is no such thing as perfect soil. All soil has some sort of problem. Good soil is loose and crumbly because it has lots of air spaces, the National Garden Bureau says. Plant roots penetrate good ...

Red, delicious, and easy to grow... if you do your homework on the best soil for growing tomatoes, that is. Yes, there’s a reason so many beginners learn how to grow tomatoes as their very first crop; ...

This fall’s mild weather has allowed farmers to plug along with harvest, with many already done or nearing completion. With suitable weather still ahead, it is a great time to one more thing to prep ...