The right amount of calcium in the soil can help plants grow healthy and strong. Test your soil first to determine how much ...

The question I receive most frequently from vegetable gardeners: How much fertilizer should I apply? The second most frequently asked question: How can I get better vegetable yields in my garden? Both ...

Fall is a great time to improve your soil for next year’s garden. Many of the resources needed are readily available and many ...

Knowing your soil type has many benefits. It can help you know what to plant or what amendments you may need for a thriving ...

Soil testing begins with the homeowner, gardener, and farmer. The most critical step in soil testing is soil sample collection. Soil testing can help growers make informed decisions about fertilizer ...

Register by Sept. 22 if you want to attend the fall gardening, soil health program and possibly take home a grow bag for a ...

• Do not work the soil if it is too wet. If it sticks to your shoes, it’s too wet. • If it rolls into a snake, it’s too wet. Press a small amount of soil in your palm, if it crumbles and breaks into ...

Fill about a sixth of the depth of your raised garden bed with twigs and small branches (under two inches in diameter) that will fill some of the space yet break down and contribute healthy nutrients ...

If all those bags at the big box store confuse you, here's how to determine what kind of soil you need for your garden project. Before I became a gardener, the differences among all the soil mixes ...

The Western Massachusetts Master Gardeners Association will hold its final free class, “Putting Your Garden to Bed,” on Saturday, Oct. 4, at Springside Park, with tips on preparing the garden ...

Over time, the soil in raised beds becomes more compacted and more depleted of nutrients, which is why a regular refresh is ...