If your area is naturally rich in acidic soil, you may have found yourself frustrated year after year when your home garden fails to thrive. In that case, it may be your choice of plants that's ...

Gardeners are being urged to check their soil in February to avoid running into problems growing things this coming summer.

A number of readers have inquired as to the status of garden soil or landscaped ground following a fire.

To be a successful gardener, one needs to have a basic understanding of the soil which you are tending, as well the factors which affect the fertility, pH and quality of the soil. This is the case ...

These nutrients also help plants grow foliage and remain healthy. Coffee grounds are also acidic, which can help balance the ...

Before a nutrient can be used by plants it must be dissolved in the soil solution. Most minerals and nutrients are more soluble or available in acid soils than in neutral or slightly alkaline soils.

What really matters is the bigger picture. The biggest myth of all is that your garden is not part of the broader environment ...

Cosmos seeds are best sown directly into the garden after the last frost date and once the soil has warmed to at least 15 ...

Wood ashes can help raise soil pH levels, making them beneficial for acidic soils. This can improve nutrient availability for plants. They should not be used around plants that thrive in acidic soils ...