When plants are not thriving, we think of water and fertilizers. But sometimes the issue is both simpler and more complex.

Your garden plants need air including air for their roots. When plants are not thriving, we think of water and fertilizers. But sometimes the issue is both simpler and more ...

Learn how to identify the symptoms of Pythium versus other corn and soybean seedling diseases and pests to establish the ...

Over time, soil in containers and raised beds can become depleted of nutrients, compacted, and less effective at retaining ...

Most people repot plants the same way they make bad sandwiches—too much of the wrong stuff in the wrong place, then wondering ...

Clematis ( Clematis spp.) is a vining plant that won't perform in clay. "Also vulnerable to root rot, clematis does not do ...

In general, she suggests going with a pot that is only one to two inches larger in diameter than its current container. “For ...

Overwatering is common, and it harms plants, not to mention water waste. Underwatering is also harmful, especially in hot, windy weather. How can we know we are watering correctly? Most ...

For plants to thrive in containers they need the right pot, good potting soil and the right location for their needs.

Compacted soil, caused by foot traffic, equipment, or vibrations, prevents air, water, and nutrients from reaching plant roots. Signs of compacted soil include difficulty inserting a screwdriver ...