Drainage is everything when it comes to soil. You'll see seed packets and planting guides for plants that can tolerate all kinds of soil conditions, but the one condition virtually every plant needs ...

With cold temperatures, harsh winds, and shorter days, the winter season can take a toll on garden beds. Since most perennial plants go dormant during winter, their roots might be alive and well, but ...

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 ...

The long awaited and eagerly anticipated seed catalogs have begun arriving in mailboxes, tempting veteran and newbie gardeners to begin planning for the upcoming spring garden season. So many choices, ...

This winter reminds me of the winter of 1991. There was almost no rain all winter. But then, on the vernal equinox, the skies opened and it rained for days. By the rain-year’s end, we had received ...

The transition to fall happens now, though the heat will linger for a while. Days grow noticeably shorter and nights a bit cooler. I’m always sad to say goodbye to summer and dinners eaten on the ...

As the warmth of summer approaches, now is the perfect time to prepare your garden soil for a successful growing season. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a first-time grower, healthy soil is the ...

Spring is in the air, and for most that means warmer days, for others it means getting out into the garden. Near the end of April, greenhouses and garden centers across Michiana are expecting their ...

South Carolina’s spring like weather may have you in a gardening mood. Here's some tips, what to plant and more for 2026.