Only collect washed-up seaweed, never cut living seaweed, and give it a rinse with your garden hose once you’re home. Add ...

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

Most gardeners think soil testing only determines nutrient deficiencies, but the tests also help gardeners understand whether ...

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

One thing is for sure: there are plenty of tasks to complete in a garden before the spring planting season. Tasks you should ...

Lawns are patchy, overgrown and unsightly after a wet and windy winter - but with spring on our doorstep, the first cut of ...

Fertilization of gardens and landscapes typically begins in April after soils have warmed. With fertilization, one size (or ...

After months of cold, the arrival of warmer days signals the long-awaited transition to spring. For garden enthusiasts, this change in seasons brings both ...

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

These three garden basics will give you healthy plants. Once you master aspect, water and soil, you'll be good to go!

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 ...

Federal agencies are removing topsoil from burned areas but will not test it for contaminants. So scientists and residents ...