Learn how to improve your garden soil for new plants, whether you have clay or sandy soil, are using raised beds or other long-term methods.

Successful spring gardening starts long before the plants go into the ground. In east Idaho, gardeners commonly work with silty to sandy soils. Because soil texture influences how water, nutrients and ...

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There is a common step that many take when preparing their spring gardens. However, our expert explains why it could be doing ...

This story was originally published in February 2023. Sure, it’s still late March. But it’s never too early be thinking about how you are going to get your garden plot ready as soon as planting season ...

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Most gardeners think soil testing only determines nutrient deficiencies, but the tests also help gardeners understand whether the soil contains adequate nutrients. Basic tests check ...

If your lawn hasn't rebounded with the rain and mild temperatures, you might be considering new grass, either seed or sod. But don't forget the importance of soil beneath the grass. If your lawn ...

The soil for warm-season crops should be prepared during July or at least two weeks before planting. The soil may too hot for planting unless you provide some shade and deep mulch. The crops to plant ...

Dig in and get to know your garden soil before you start planting for the season. Courtesy Johnson County Extension With the 2026 growing season inching ever closer, now is an excellent time of year ...

I can’t remember a spring when my garden was this far along so early. I normally get peas and potatoes going as early as ...

WITH spring officially here, garden lovers are busy getting their outdoor spaces ready for summer. But with eager gardeners ...