Soil & Mulch

58+ min ago   (102+ words) Over time, potting soil loses its natural fluffiness, turning dense and hard as stone. This compressed layer blocks oxygen, traps excess surface moisture, and prevents nutrients from reaching deeper roots. Recognizing these warning signs early helps you save struggling houseplants…...

6+ hour, 17+ min ago   (237+ words) Settle in for the season. Across the Cape Region, harvest is underway, farm stands are filling up and pumpkins and mums are finding their way back to front porches. Crisp evenings make porches, patios and backyard fires inviting again. It’s…...

9+ hour, 12+ min ago   (546+ words) A heat-resilient garden, a school that grows warrigal greens, and a patch that brings together community are among the winners of the National Kitchen Garden awards Developed by the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation, the awards celebrate kitchen gardens in…...

10+ hour, 13+ min ago   (591+ words) They're so much easier to clear before frost hits After such a long and hot summer, leaves scattered across the lawn are a welcome sign that fall is finally making its arrival. But with so much contradictory advice about fallen…...

15+ hour, 43+ min ago   (987+ words) If you're looking for a plant that's beautiful, hardy, and low-maintenance, add arborvitae to your garden. Ranging in size from dwarf shrubs to large trees, these evergreen conifers are ideal in every landscape if you choose the right variety. Arborvitae…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago   (268+ words) Press-Republican While you need to continue mowing until the first hard frost, you’ll want to drop the mower blade down for the last cut of the season. A shorter mow helps prevent winter fungal growth like snow mold and…...

1+ day, 16+ hour ago   (298+ words) Published 12:00 pm Sunday, September 13, 2026 Responding to the threat of a continuation of this year’s extreme heat and drought conditions into the coming year, the Okanagan Xeriscape Association has created a new video series, available on YouTube, about using less water…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago   (316+ words) Although there are occasional hot days still happening, it appears that the temperatures are starting to decline into the high 70s and low 80s over the next 10 days or so. I took advantage of a couple of high 60s days to turn off…...

1+ day, 21+ hour ago   (21+ words) 1:35 Three fall garden tasks to complete before winter shows up The Weather Network More News from The Weather Network...

1+ day, 16+ hour ago   (572+ words) Southern Living Don’t Plant These In Fall—Wait Until Spring Instead Autumn is a great time for planting, but some varieties establish best when you wait until spring to plant. We have all heard the saying “Fall is for planting,…...