The plant is in a fixed medium. The soilless mix will quickly run out of nutrients, even with regular fertilization. Also, salts tend to build up in the soil, which harms the plant over the long run.

The scientific discovery is gratifying for those who have watched in agony as coho salmon have died in urban streams for ...

King County scientists created a soil mix that removes a toxic chemical from tire dust, potentially saving coho salmon.

Q: A gardener friend moved and left me with several bags of ingredients for making potting soil. I have never made potting ...

Gardeners love loam soil because it's moist, soft and full of nutrients. Here's how to get more of it in your garden beds.

Home gardens have unique priorities and economic considerations compared to commercial farms. Although soil science principles remain consistent, gardening practices and solutions may differ ...

I recently got a question from a reader about where to get good soil and compost. Part of her request was for “organic” soil ...

Learn how to grow and care for Platinum Beauty™ Lomandra, an evergreen grass-like plant that adds year-long texture and color ...

Once you've carried out the job, apply a thin layer of sand or sand-soil mix to help improve soil structure and drainage. A pricier option would be to install a new drainage system at the southern ...

Once you've carried out the job, apply a thin layer of sand or sand-soil mix to help improve soil structure and drainage. A pricier option would be to install a new drainage system at the southern ...