Now is the time to be thinking about planting a spring vegetable garden. One of the first things you will need to do before you plant is to prepare the garden bed. This will involve cleaning out the ...

Warm winter days are perfect for garden prep. Try these 5 early tasks to get a head start on the growing season—no digging in ...

This undated photo shows echinacea plants in New Paltz, N.Y. Echinacea is one of many flowers that grows well even in dry summers. (Lee Reich via AP) Is your summer a summer of drought? No need to sit ...

If you're planning a new bed for perennials, ground covers, shrubs or trees to plant next spring, the path to success starts with a good foundation. It's easier to improve soil before plants are in ...

“Spread a thick layer [about 5-10cm] of organic matter over the soil, ensuring it isn’t [packed] down too compactly so ...

Q: I am starting a garden and have several questions. Should I have my garden tested for toxins if I don’t know the history of pesticide use on the site? Should I test for nutrients and pH level? What ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Our minds and shovels are ready for full throttle outdoor planting — but is your soil ready? Soil is the living medium for plants to grow; we have plenty of ...

If you are thinking about planting blueberries next spring, now is the time to begin preparing your planting beds. Blueberries need acidic soil with a pH of about 4.5 to 5.5. Our Inland Northwest ...

Winter is here, but gardening questions keep coming in to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service. OSU Extension faculty and Master Gardeners ...

Proper soil sample preparation is key to precise data on your soil’s pH, nutrient levels, and the exact soil amendments your ...

Is your summer a summer of drought? No need to sit back and accept what Mother Nature offers — you can soften the impact of dry weather on your garden. The time to start preparing for dry conditions ...

If you’re planning a new bed for perennials, groundcovers, shrubs or trees to plant next spring, the path to success starts with a good foundation. It’s easier to improve soil before plants are in ...