Straw bale gardens are becoming popular with growers plagued with poor soil or limited garden space, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. Straw bale gardening combines ...

Straw Bale Gardens Complete provides an abundance of inspiration, with detailed steps for planning, planting and harvesting a straw bale garden. Joel Karsten inspects tomatoes growing in straw bales.

Before you stash your garden tools away for the season, take a few minutes to clean off all dirt and plant bits. This helps ...

After the first fall frost, a couple of weeks of warm weather are common in many locations. Wait to plant your garlic until ...

Plants are only as healthy as the soil they grow in. If you haven’t freshened up your garden in a while, your soil may be more depleted than you realize, or plagued with pests and other problems that ...

If you have a large open bed in a sunny spot, consider breaking up the soil and seeding larkspur, poppies, bachelor buttons, and sweet peas.

Learn expert tips on winterizing your garden effectively, covering plant protection, soil care, and tool maintenance for a ...

Some gardening tasks (despite being good exercise) are just not very enjoyable. Digging in red clay, weeding and bending over to pick bush beans come to mind as three seasonal "pains." Enter growing ...

Start by conducting a soil test ( https://go.uvm.edu/soiltest) for any vegetable and berry gardens, plus additional, separate ...

Evergreen azaleas need a helping hand in fall so they can come through winter without losing stems or flowers. Follow our ...

Fall is the time to get your crepe myrtles ready for winter. Adding mulch and cutting back on watering and fertilizer can protect them in cold climates.