Learn how to best reuse potting soil from last season to enhance your garden's vitality, plus the best way to trim browned ...

Nitrogen is the primary nutrient requiring regular replenishment, as growing plants actively absorb and deplete it.

Before you dig a garden, it's important to figure out what type of soil you have and then select plants (and amend your soil) ...

Just as gardeners are getting antsy about getting the summer gardens going, it is also the time of the year when some people ...

A plant should have at least two sets of true leaves before it is disturbed. Another way to tell if your seedlings are ready to be transplanted is by looking at the roots. When you pull a seedling out ...

Too much or not enough water and never when your garden needs it. This is a common complaint of gardeners no matter where ...

Starting an organic vegetable garden at home is a rewarding and sustainable way to enjoy fresh, healthy produce all year ...

The Penn State Extension Master Gardener Hotline is a free service to assist county residents with questions and concerns ...

In honor of April Fools' Day, let's take a look at some foolish advice gardeners sometimes get and give about garden soil. No ...

Is wood best to build a raised garden? Metal? Stone? Here is everything you need to know about making your own raised garden.

Keep in mind that you will create more problems if you become overanxious and begin working your garden soils when they are too wet.

While warmer temperatures are arriving in Iowa, soil temperatures may not be warm enough for your favorite plants just yet.