A few weeks back, I mentioned the myth of osage orange fruits repelling spiders. Science has debunked this, though some still believe it works. I always say if it works for you, keep doing it. This ...

Maintaining the proper pH in your soil is crucial for growing a lush and verdant lawn. If soil pH is off, essential nutrients like phosphorus nitrogen and potassium will be locked in the soil and ...

Question: My dad always put lime on our lawn every year when I was growing up. My wife and I just moved into our first house, and I’d like to know if I should be following in my dad’s footsteps and ...

My recent soil analyses came back with an expected recommendation: Lime. I am not a geologist nor a chemist, but when I took the Master Gardener Training course, Soils and Soil Nutrition came first ...

If you plan to feed your lawn only once a year, make it a fall feeding. Cooler weather encourages root growth and winter rains can wash slow-release lawn food deep into the root zone. Janet Jensen The ...

The correct application rates and type of limestone used have the ability to bring growers a multiyear, cost-effective benefit. “Compared to all the other inputs, limestone is very cheap. I can often ...

When fall comes, most gardeners are busy readying the garden for winter by removing dead and diseased branches, raking leaves, and winterizing tools. Another step that can sometimes be forgotten is ...