A squeeze test to feel the soil is one of the best ways to tell if it's ready for planting. Slightly warmer soil that's springy and falls apart is a sign that it's set for seeds. Good early spring ...

Spring is just around the corner, and the urge to get outside and dig in the dirt is real. If you’re dreaming of a lush, productive garden this year, it all starts with what’s under your feet. A lot ...

Seeds and transplants require specific soil temperatures to germinate and thrive. Simple, easy tests you can do at home reveal key information about soil condition. Start by clearing garden areas of ...

Containers half-filled with old potting soil await after a long winter. The soil they contain is dry, dusty, and full of hairy roots—nothing like the dark, fluffy, moist potting mix you started with ...

Horticulturist Brian Jervis says gardeners should prepare soil now but wait until mid-April to plant warm-season crops to avoid late frost risks. Copy ...

On this episode of Garden Talk, host Bostin Christopher talks with Darren Snyder about soil preparation: fertilizing it, ...

CORVALLIS — The days are short, the rain often unrelenting, and the holidays fast approaching — but a little time in the garden or garage now can make a big difference come spring. A common question ...

Experts explain how to grow a perfect lawn from seed without wasting time or money. Planting grass seeds is a straightforward process, but there are crucial steps to take before and after to ensure ...

When it comes to growing cotton, success starts before a single seed is planted. Many growers focus on managing cotton after it has emerged, but successful management begins below the surface and ...

If you fired up the rototiller this spring, you may have just dealt your garden a serious blow. For generations, turning the ...