For gardeners who heat their homes in winter using stoves or fireplaces, good-quality wood ashes can be a soil-amendment bonus. But if applied improperly, they can be a caustic topping for ...

For iced tea, the question is “sweet or unsweet?” For garden soil, it’s “alkaline or acid?” The answer can make a big difference in the health and growth of your plants, according to Sharon Yiesla, ...

Do spent grounds from your morning cup of joe help your plants grow? Myths and facts about using coffee grounds in the garden ...

Learn why soil pH is the most important soil test value and how it affects nutrient availability and lime requirements.

Q: Several years ago I had a new evaporative cooler put on my roof — one that purges every few hours. The workman asked where I wanted the water to drain. I thought it would be great to use the water ...

Many variables can affect how well trees and other plants grow in your yard. You can control some of them, such as how often and how thoroughly you water. It’s much harder to control others, such as ...