If you have highly acidic soil, some plants will suffer due to a lack of accessible nutrients. Fortunately, amending with garden lime is a straightforward way to adjust pH levels. Most plants prefer ...

If you have been fertilizing your garden regularly for several years in a row, it’s possible your soil may need lime. Lime is a calcium-based soil amendment that farmers and gardeners use to raise ...

To be a successful gardener, one needs to have a basic understanding of the soil which you are tending, as well the factors which affect the fertility, pH and quality of the soil. This is the case ...

Liming, the practice of adding lime to soil, is a crucial yet often neglected technique for optimising soil conditions and boosting plant growth. Unlike the immediate visual impact of fertilisers, ...

The long-term weather forecast is calling for a continuing string of nice days through Thanksgiving Day. Many gardeners will be able to catch up on garden projects that they may have been putting off.

When we think about gardening, things like planting, watering, and harvesting usually come to mind first. But in reality, there’s a lot more to it—including what’s going on just below the surface. Yes ...

When we are having problems with our lawns or plants, the first thing that comes to mind is often that they are caused by a pest or disease. We often overlook that it could be a problem with the soil.

When fall comes, most gardeners are busy readying the garden for winter by removing dead and diseased branches, raking leaves, and winterizing tools. Another step that can sometimes be forgotten is ...

Does your lawn or garden need lime? If you live in Southeastern North Carolina the answer to this question is a definite maybe. This is because our soils vary so much from one yard to the next. For ...

As the days grow shorter and temperatures drop, many gardeners assume the season is winding down. However, November offers a prime opportunity to prepare your garden for a healthy and radiant spring.