The plants capture and store carbon in the soil, promote healthy soil by preventing compaction and can make the air cooler on ...

Garden soil is great for your plants once they’re actually in your garden. It’s a completely different story when you're ...

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Ever looked at your yard or balcony and wished it was bursting with life? Starting a garden can feel out of reach when you’re short on cash or time, but you can absolutely build a lush little oasis ...

Ms. Nash and I were recently welcomed into the home garden of state Representative Al Williams and his wife, Olivia Williams.

Either direct-seed in the garden after danger of frost, or get a jump-start by planting them in the next few weeks. Read your seed packets before starting. Some plants, like zinnias and nasturtiums, ...

I wanted to start a garden in my backyard to help offset the rising price of groceries. I didn't have any experience, but a friend told me to "throw it in the ground and see what happens." Three years ...

Fretting about rising grocery prices has become a national pastime, as people scramble to find ways to shop without breaking the bank. As a result, social media is packed with posts from people ...

WASHINGTON — A cutting garden, also known as a cut flower garden, is a garden specifically for growing flowers that will be cut! The idea is that you can then bring them indoors for bouquets and ...