Loosening the top layer of soil regularly helps keep potted succulents well-aerated. Use a small fork or stick to break compacted soil gently without disturbing roots too much. This encourages ...

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Lavender is one of the most beloved floral fragrances. Its herbal scent is soothing and fresh, soft and sweet, with subtle ...

Nobody likes gnats and some of the worst are fungus gnats that can infest your garden and ruin your crop, but at least ...

The monsoon season offers an ideal environment for kitchen gardening, with gentle showers and optimal temperatures promoting ...

Acadiana’s summer rains can turn a well-watered garden into a soggy mess. While your plants may love a drink, too much water ...

Zoysia grass shares some characteristics with St. Augustine grass. It’s slow growing, prefers full sun, and produces stiff, ...

Dry sandy soils characterize most of the rest of this zone. Prior to drainage, the clayey subsoils were unproductive. The occasional floodplain terraces along the Cuyahoga and lower Chagrin and Rocky ...

“To put the sizes in perspective, think of them this way: If a coarse sand particle was a 747 airliner, a silt particle would be a hang glider and a clay particle would be a hummingbird.” Clay is ...

Compost creates pockets of air, while coarse sand improves drainage and prevents compaction. Together, they create a structure that mimics nature’s best soil without damaging fragile peatlands.