Healthy gardens start below the surface. Learn why soil testing garden beds matters, how to collect a proper sample, and what ...

This week's gardening column addresses the importance of neutral pH in your garden soil, as well as why "princess trees" are ...

Test your soil for heavy metals and organic matter at Colorado State University's soil testing lab. Get fertilizer ...

Most gardeners know that success depends on many factors: You can’t grow a sun-loving plant in a shady area, for example. And a shrub that loves wet places won’t do well in dry soil. But the most ...

Is soil testing important? How can I get my soil tested? The first question is do you need a soil test? There are several situations where a soil test may be appropriate: 1. Landscaping a new home ...

Successful spring gardening starts long before the plants go into the ground. In east Idaho, gardeners commonly work with ...

Even though it may be too cold for certain gardening tasks, experts say there are projects you can tackle now to set your garden up for success come spring.

One of the most common questions gardeners have is how to fertilize specific plants. Many plants have individual nutrient needs, but for all plants it is impossible to guess at what you need without ...

Deep frost puts my gardening plans on pause — but not my progress. 🌱❄️ Instead of planting, I start laying out stones for future garden borders, preparing the landscape for spring. Inside the house, ...

Successful spring gardening starts long before the plants go into the ground. In east Idaho, gardeners commonly work with ...