Question: I'm wondering how long it takes for leaves to become compost. I noticed when I cleaned my garage gutters this year there was beautiful black compost under the dry leaves. I'm thinking maybe ...

Potting soil does not come cheap nowadays and if you have to fill a large raised bed, you will definitely notice the pinch. Using layers of different materials is cheaper and gives your plants more ...

We have been hearing so much lately about “going green” around the house with so many ideas that might help save our planet, but what about your garden? Are you thinking you might want to make some ...

Winter can be tough on gardens, but you don't have to face the cold alone. We will let you know whether you need to cover ...

It's done a great job all summer, and is now spent. Give it some love so it's ready again in spring. It’s the end of the season, and we’re all starting to tuck in our garden beds for winter. The soil ...

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What do you do when you graft a Dirt Doctor and a fruiting spur? Mike McGrath, host of You Bet Your Garden, will be joined by master fruit grower Lee Reich and Texas organic advocate Howard Garrett ...

Sandy, clay, and loamy soils all behave in unique ways. Sandy soil drains fast but doesn’t keep nutrients well. Clay soil ...

What: Garden columnist Susan Mulvihill will share the benefits of gardening in raised beds, the best materials to use, and the specifics on growing vegetables in them. When: 9 a.m. to noon March 16 ...

If it is winter where you are, your garden may be in hibernation. But there is one area that can be used for a variety of gardening activities even now - the raised bed. If you have planned ahead, now ...

Question: My husband and I are wanting to put in some raised beds. What would be the best wood to use without costing a fortune? Thanks for your help. Answer: Raised beds don’t necessarily have to be ...

When beds sit bare all winter, wind and rain compact the top few inches and leach nutrients you paid for—either with compost ...