Humic acid plays a crucial role in soil health and plant nutrition. As a key component of organic matter, it enhances soil ...

By JESSICA DAMIANO OK, gardeners — it’s time to dig in! With about a week to go before the official start of spring, we’ve ...

Unhealthy soil induces poor plant performance and growth. Marin County gardeners must frequently amend their soil with mulch ...

Managing soil pH is a crucial but often overlooked aspect of soil health and crop productivity, says Marla Riekman, a land ...

We'll also teach you how to amend the soil you have so you can grow the plants you want. Depending on where you live, you're ...

Get pruning. Most deciduous trees and shrubs (those that lose their leaves in autumn), including fruit trees, should be ...

Plants often need special care to grow in high humidity. Extreme fluctuations in temperature can be detrimental to plant ...

Lavender ( Lavandula) is a hardy, low-maintenance plant that can thrive in a variety of growing conditions. While it will ...

Some flowers and vegetables will not thrive in soil that's too alkaline. Adding amendments to lower soil pH can help your ...

Want to grow tasty tomatoes and crunchy carrots? Set yourself up for success before you even begin with these simple ...

While there are few vegetables that are perennials, asparagus is an exception. You can plant it once and enjoy it in your garden for many years.

These three garden basics will give you healthy plants. Once you master aspect, water and soil, you'll be good to go!