After exposure to such a long, hot and dry summer, that fertile potting soil you used isn't very fertile any more. The water holding humus was consumed by the last crop so all that's left is a mat ...

Adding organic matter to the soil improves its structure and nutrient content. Compost, leaf mold, or well-rotted manure are ...

Most herbs, particularly rosemary and lavender, also love coarse soil and dry conditions. Clay soils can seem like a curse, but there are ways to mitigate it or adapt to it.

When soil gets too dry—whether in a potted plant or your garden—it loses its ability to retain moisture. The water beads up and drains away, leaving your plants struggling to get the water ...