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

Soil blocking is an environmentally friendly method to prep seedlings. The technique has captured the attention of serious ...

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.

Considering soil and weather conditions, regional gardening zones and care requirements will make your flower planting goals ...

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 ...

Last week, beachgoers off an Iranian island were met by an eerie sight. The sand turned bright red as if the shoreline was ...

With evergreen foliage and a long bloom time, this compact agapanthus adds year-round beauty to gardens and containers.

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 ...