Soil Testing Decoded: What Your Results Mean and How to Use Them
I spent my first ten years of gardening guessing what my soil needed, throwing amendments around like confetti and hoping …
7 Warning Signs Your Garden Soil Needs Help (And How to Fix It)
Your plants are talking to you every single day—through their leaves, their growth rate, even the creatures living in the …
Clay, Sand, or Containers: How to Build Perfect Soil for Every Garden Situation
Every garden situation presents unique soil challenges, and I’ve worked with just about all of them over the decades—from rock-hard …
Leaf Smart: Which Fallen Leaves to Leave for Wildlife — and Which to Rake
Not every fallen leaf needs to be banished to the curb. Some leaves are little ecosystems that shelter moths, feed …
Mulch Magic: How the Right Ground Cover Can Cut Your Watering in Half
I’ve been gardening for more decades than I care to count, and if there’s one practice that’s transformed my garden …