For plants to thrive in containers they need the right pot, good potting soil and the right location for their needs.

Clematis ( Clematis spp.) is a vining plant that won't perform in clay. "Also vulnerable to root rot, clematis does not do ...

If your soil is sandy and your leaves are yellow, Duford says that you can add organic matter to the soil that will hold ...

As similar as they may sound, "garden soil" and "potting soil" are different. Learn when you should be using one of these ...

To save you time and money when planning your garden, we spoke to experts who shared several plants you should never grow in clay soil. Lavender (Lavandula) is native to the Mediterranean ...

Kids love dirt, making mud pies, encountering bugs, beetles, worms – as long as hands are washed post-play, then everything ...

Achieve green thumb status and a bountiful crop with the best garden fork. This guide reviews today's top gardening tools.

Your garden plants need air including air for their roots. When plants are not thriving, we think of water and fertilizers. But sometimes the issue is both simpler and more ...

With the month of May we arrive at the zenith of spring, the height of foaming foliage and flower. However, I want to highlight the range of stately garden irises this month that rise up in the border ...

In this video, I show you a new tool I use to break up clay and compacted soil called the Prong. I also show how to improve the clay soil and plant a fruit tree to give it the best chance of growing ...

It’s not always easy to use your naked eye to assess the condition of your garden’s soil. At first glance, your soil might seem as if it’s ideal for growing fruits, vegetables and flowers ...

Galvanized livestock water troughs, also known as stock troughs, can be used to create attractive container gardens.