The moment that crisp, cold air rolls in and your breath turns visible, most people start thinking about holiday menus, ...

These DIY tests uncover your soil's texture and drainage rate. Then you'll know which plants will grow best in your garden ...

With all the rain we have received this spring, you may have noticed some areas in your lawn or fields where water ponds. The rate at which water moves through the soil profile is influenced by pore ...

The jar test is a simple way to determine soil composition. Take a clear jar and fill it with three parts soil and one part ...

QUINCY — With all the rain we have received this spring, you may have noticed some areas in your lawn or fields where water ponds. The rate at which water moves through the soil profile is influenced ...

Most gardeners know that success depends on many factors: You can’t grow a sun-loving plant in a shady area, for example. And a shrub that loves wet places won’t do well in dry soil. But the most ...

A soil test is a way of finding out more about the nature of your property’s soil, so you can choose appropriate species to plant, as well as the right amendments — remedies to help your yard produce ...