Key Points In a large, raised bed, organic fillers are not only economical, but they also improve the soil over ...

I turned an old fruit basket into a simple worm compost system right inside my garden bed. Using kitchen scraps and natural ...

When it comes to raised beds vs. in-ground garden beds, one advantage raised beds offer is the ability to completely control soil quality and content. You can fine-tune the soil using fertilizers, ...

Building a raised garden bed is not very complicated; basically, it’s just an extra-large pot filled with soil. While the construction of the walls is important both aesthetically and functionally, ...

Gardeners generally like worms in the garden because they’re such good (and free) soil aerators and fertilizer producers. But in a dry August, worms sometimes seem to be missing in action, even in ...

Worms are usually a good sign in the summer soil ... but not a newcomer type that’s distinctive for its hyperactive, thrashing habit. If you notice worms in your garden beds and wooded areas that seem ...

What are the advantages of raised beds? Better Drainage: A raised bed permits plant roots to develop in soil held above water-logged, potentially contaminated, or compacted sites. You can easily ...

There’s a yardstick among gardeners that good, rich soil with lots of actively decaying organic matter in it should have about a dozen or more earthworms (Lumbricus terrestris) in each cubic foot. But ...

I'm a master gardener and permaculture specialist, so I pay more attention to what's in my soil than most people. You probably don't give much thought to what's really in your topsoil, aside from ...

FRESH START: Replenishing the soil lays the groundwork for a healthy growing season. Photo courtesy of Wild Abundance Warming greetings to you, March lambs. Our mountain home is abundant with blossoms ...