Over time, this will transform the soil into a loose fine dust, liable to shift during heavy rain or strong winds. Fortunately, there are many ground cover plants to prevent soil erosion from ...

Varying plant heights not only adds visual depth but also creates opportunities for sustainable gardening practices and ...

Care requirements: Full sun to partial shade; tolerates various soils ...

Thinking of planting a backyard garden in Louisiana? Before you dig, experts say it's critical to know what’s in your soil.

Soil is made up of roughly 45% ground rocks and 5% organic matter ... especially if there has been much recent rain — you are fine. If it holds water overnight, you have a drainage problem.

Improve your soil by making biochar in the ground. DIY biochar enhances nutrient availability and also enables soil to retain nutrients longer. Last year, I committed one of the great sins of ...

a lot is probably not fine," Brewer said. "As with everything, the dose makes the poison." In small doses, coffee grounds can add carbon and bulk to the soil, but not much else. Despite some ...