Most gardeners throw money at the wrong problem. Before you buy another bag of fertilizer, a simple soil test will tell you ...

Stop throwing money at soil problems that fix themselves for free. Healthy soil does not demand expensive inputs, complicated routines, or endless hours of work. It thrives when it gets the right kind ...

Knowing when and how to apply fertilizer can make all the difference in vegetable gardens.

For starters, no-til gardening cuts out a big pain point for lots of gardeners: the tilling or digging. This, in turn, also ...

Your garden is probably not failing because of your technique. It’s failing because of something you never thought to check – ...

Improving your soil is the best gardening tip to produce more, healthier fruits and vegetables ...

The past couple of weeks I’ve written about bulk materials to improve your soil. This week I want to tell you about the macro ...

Spring is just around the corner, and enthusiastic gardeners are already plotting to get their gardens in shape for the growing season. From soil to sunshine, it all takes planning. Whether you’re new ...

Raised-bed gardening is a popular technique for growing plants in Missouri. Vegetables, fruits, flowers, trees and shrubs may be grown in raised beds, which can be attractive as well as useful.

That’s where soil health comes in. Soil is not just “dirt.” It’s a living ecosystem teeming with nutrients, organic matter ...

You notice an old bag of potting soil in the corner of your garage…next to a pitchfork, dried-up paint cans, and the transmission from your old ’57 Rambler, and wonder…is this stuff still good? Does ...

Learn to tell when your vegetables need moisture.