By Shelby Carroll N.C. Cooperative Extension As the warmth of summer approaches, now is the perfect time to prepare your garden soil for a successful growing season. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener ...

It’s no secret that healthy soil is the key to a productive garden and with spring just around the corner, you may be ...

To get an accurate soil sample, dig down to where the plant roots will be, and take eight to 10 samples across your gardening ...

March is the time to step up watering of houseplants, as well as pruning your trees and planting seeds indoors.

Your food scraps could be used to help support the Everglades through a new partnership between the village of Pinecrest and ...

FEED THE LAWN: Apply a fertilizer to your lawn over the next three weeks. Use a lawn fertilizer and follow label directions ...

Clearing the ground is an essential part of any new or old garden. Our new plants will needspace for the roots to grow. If you can get rid of the sod in the area, you’re closer to planting. When ...

Learn about the types of fertilizers available on the market today, so you can shop your garden center for the right solution ...

Care requirements: Full sun to partial shade; well-drained to heavy clay soils ...

Get pruning. Most deciduous trees and shrubs (those that lose their leaves in autumn), including fruit trees, should be ...

Square foot gardening is perfect for nature lovers with smaller yards. Follow these expert tips and a helpful chart that ...