Finished blender compost should be easy to pour and have a soup-like consistency. If the slurry is too thick, add more water, ...

The soil in garden beds settles over time and loses nutrients. Add new soil to your garden beds each year to keep them topped ...

Compost tea is nothing more than a large “tea bag” filled with finished compost steeped in water. This colorful compost is ready to be tucked into a bag (a pillowcase will work) to soak in water.

Uprooted plants don't always mean defeat for your garden. With some quick action and careful handling, they may just have a ...

Adding soil you buy from your local garden center can be good for your plants but not all bags are the same. Have you ever stood in front of the bagged soil products displayed at your local nursery ...

Gardening expert Chris Bonnett has shared his top tips for protecting plants from heavy rain, including adding organic matter ...

“Be ye not afraid of doing something your venerable ancestors did, for the benefits to your aching back may be many” (Author anonymous) We all know that gardening involves a lot of hard work: hoeing, ...

Compost has been dubbed "garden gold." But it is important to do your composting correctly. While it is generally okay to take a laid-back approach to composting, there are a few caveats to keep in ...

Indoor plants can add life and vibrancy to any space, but getting them to thrive requires more than sunlight and water ...

Garlic thrives in full-sun locations with rich, well-draining soil that has a pH of between 6.0 and 7.0. Make sure that you ...

RAIL RIDERS UNTIL NEXT SUMMER. WHILE CALIFORNIA’S WINTER SEASON IS RELATIVELY SHORT COMPARED TO OTHER PARTS OF THE COUNTRY, TEMPERATURES GET COLD ENOUGH TO CAUSE DAMAGE TO YOUR PLANTS. IF YOU’RE NOT ...