Most plants thrive in soils with a slightly acidic to neutral pH of around 6.0 to 7.0. If you’re struggling with overly ...

Azaleas are popular shrubs for filling flower beds or containers with a bounty of color in spring. They are best planted in ...

A resource at Agricultural Analytical Services Lab at Penn State can be a good first step toward determining soil health.

Before you dig a garden, it's important to figure out what type of soil you have and then select plants (and amend your soil) ...

While you can plant azaleas year-round, they require extra care at certain times of year. We explain the best time to plant ...

With all the conversations I’ve had with gardeners over the years, the state of soil is the least-understood part of the process of growing things.  Soil is commodified, commercialized, removed, ...

Feeding your boxwoods keeps these versatile shrubs healthy and vibrantly green. Here's how to fertilize boxwood the right way ...

The gardening experts at Mimea explain that there are a number of benefits to using lemons in your garden, including changing ...

Acid soils have a pH of below seven ... This means it can be bone dry in summer and plants will need far more watering and feeding than on any other soil. Chalky soils are always alkaline ...