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) ...

We’re at that point in the season where a lot of us are anxious to get some color out in the yard, especially with a ...

We'll also teach you how to amend the soil you have so you can grow the plants you want. Depending on where you live, you're likely to have one of six different types of soil: loam, clay, sandy ...

Ideal soils for agriculture are balanced in contributions from mineral components (sand: 0.05–2 mm, silt: 0.002–0.05 mm, clay: 0.002 mm), soil organic matter (SOM), air, and water. The ...

Sandy soil is pale coloured and has large particles. These create lots of small air gaps. Water drains through them easily so it usually feels dry. Clay soil is usually sticky and has small particles.

Just because your garden’s shady doesn’t mean it can’t be colorful. These shade-loving annuals bring bold blooms and serious ...

Keep the soil moist until seedlings germinate. Morning glory grows best in full sun. Plant morning glories where they will ...

A wall installation painted by Wlliams with a color developed from Alabama red clay soil.Credit...Elias Williams for The New York Times Since childhood, Williams has understood how space and ...