Do rusty nails in soil help plants? See why this old gardening tip keeps circulating—and what's actually happening underground.

A gardener plants a small plant in a bed of gardening soil - Alex Ratson/Getty Images If you're looking to a take a more natural approach to gardening, choosing an organic gardening soil is a great ...

Key Points Potting soil does not spoil over winter if well-maintained.Fungus, pests, and excessive moisture may render ...

You notice an old bag of potting soil in the corner of your garage…next to a pitchfork, dried-up paint cans, and the transmission from your old ’57 Rambler, and wonder…is this stuff still good? Does ...

Think of your indoor and outdoor plants a little bit like Goldilocks: They need a just-right potting mix or soil to help them really thrive. And although the words “potting mix” and “potting soil” are ...

As leaves fall and autumn rains quench the thirst of a summer parched garden, it is now time to rejuvenate garden soil. With vegetable gardens soil can be easily fed and amended by planting cover ...

Spring is in the air, and your garden is begging for attention. You’ve got seeds lined up, compost ready, and dreams of a ...

A master gardener of 20 years says that this big mistake will deprive your plants of a truly healthy garden with soil that's ...

While many folks begin planting and doing spring lawn work when the daytime temperatures warm up, it’s the nighttime lows they should be watching, because the temperature of the soil is the best ...

What soil types work best for certain plants? And when is compost a good idea? This week, the Garden Guy digs into dirt ...

This simple job is best done in February ...