Winter can feel like a dead season for gardeners, with frost covering the ground and the garden looking like it’s taking a long nap. But beneath that cold, dormant surface, soil is quietly waiting for ...

As the chill of winter wears off, gardeners are dusting off their gloves in preparation for springtime planting. But before you get your plants started for the season, you might be wondering how to ...

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Most gardeners think soil testing only determines nutrient deficiencies, but the tests also help gardeners understand whether the soil contains adequate nutrients. Basic tests check ...

Successful spring gardening starts long before the plants go into the ground. In Eastern Idaho, gardeners commonly work with silty to sandy soils. Soil texture influences the way water, nutrients, and ...

Spring is in the air, but before the season begins astronomically on the 20th of March, there are plenty of ways to get your garden ready for the growing season ahead. If you’re wondering how to get ...

There is an old saying in gardening circles that always seems to be spot on — “It’s better to plant a $1 plant in a $100 hole rather than putting a $100 plant in a $1 hole.” In other words, put your ...

It won’t be long before gardening season draws to a close, but if you’re thinking about expanding your garden next year, fall is a great time to do the prep work. Select the location now, while trees ...

The time to plant your seed is drawing nigh. Spring grass seeding in the transition zone is challenging due to weather, weeds, and timing. Plant seed as soon as soil reaches 50°F, using coated seeds ...

UNC Health announced plans to build a new community hospital in New Hanover County, pending state regulatory approval. White Lake’s annual Water Festival returns with a packed schedule of music, food ...