No Fear of Sandy Soils! There are plenty of plants that thrive in sandy soils: plants that even have "sand" in their name, various Mediterranean herbs, and numerous wildflowers. myHOMEBOOK author ...

Perennial plants come back year after year, so by choosing easy-care options, you can benefit from a perpetually beautiful ...

Silty soil falls in the middle between sandy and clay soils. It can be a dream to cultivate as it's usually very fertile. It's also light so easy to dig and work on all year round.

Anise hyssop brings all the pollinators to the yard, but to make the most of this spring and fall bloomer, add companion ...

Plants for sandy soil Shore pine (Pinus contorta) -- Native Northwest pine to about 30 feet high and wide; informal, irregular shape adds interest to the garden; full sun.

Florida typically receives ample amounts of rain yearly, but it rarely comes as often as needed or enough at one time, especially for trees and shrubs.

Gardeners are often told how important nutrients are to plants. But what is a nutrient, actually? “Nutrients are the chemical ...

Sandy soil does not hold water or nutrients for very long, which means you have to water and fertilize it more frequently, and it makes establishing plants a challenge. Sandy soil also erodes ...

Plant Doctor Tom MacCubbin shares advice with area gardeners about sandy soil, orange trees, tomatoes, manure, pruning, mango trees, fertilizer, pineapple plants, fungal leaf spot, hydrangeas ...

“Rue can stunt basil’s growth due to allelopathic effects, [which are] plant chemicals that inhibit the growth of nearby ...

M.B.: For sandy soil and sunny sites the hardy rugosa roses are a classic, but if you're in a mood for blue go with the bluebeard caryopteris or California lilac. Glossy abelia also will adapt to ...

For perennial beds, you could use even heavier applications. You can use lava sand in any soil and with all plants. It is even more important in sandy soils than in clay.