BOISE -- How much do you know about your dirt? Flowers not only need minerals and other nutrients, but the type of soil you have will make a big difference in the success of your garden. KATVB master ...

Q: Awhile back a representative from the Southern Nevada Water Association said that he had heard that the typical soil type in the valley was a loam. The University of Arizona uses some landscape ...

THE SUCCESS OF our plantings comes down to taking care of the soil they are rooted in. While not as enchanting as a beautiful bloom or as delicious as a bowlful of berries, healthy soil is the ...

Soil is the foundation of every healthy garden, but not all soils are the same. Some hold too much water, while others dry out quickly. Some are full of nutrients, but others need a lot of care to ...

Spring weather may have encouraged some gardeners to slide on their best gloves and boots, but before any seeds touch the dirt, experts say some time should be spent in the soil. It's a bit early to ...

There’s a saying among gardeners that “a poor gardener grows weeds, a good gardener grows plants but a great gardener grows soil.” While weeds may be up for debate, experienced gardeners agree that it ...