We’re well into winter and that means spring and the gardening season is on the horizon. If you’ve got questions, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University ...

Q: I really want to grow potatoes but I get poor yields and they always come out small and weirdly shaped. I was thinking this was because the soil in my yard is clay, but I tried adding a couple bags ...

David Kuchta, Ph.D. has 10 years of experience in gardening and has read widely in environmental history and the energy transition. An environmental activist since the 1970s, he is also a historian, ...

This coarse, gritty sand improves drainage, fights root rot, and makes soil easier to dig—here’s how to use it right. Sharp sand improves drainage and prevents root rot by loosening compacted, ...

Q: I have two Argentine giant cactuses bought from a big box store last summer. I planted them in the garden soil after I amended it with sand, pumice and vermiculite to improve drainage. Recently, I ...

Several issues come up in dealing with soil when gardening. Gardeners learn quickly that bed preparation techniques and soil characteristics play a critical role in plant growth. When working with ...

Who knew the words sharp, sand, and garden could be in the same sentence? Contrary to what you're probably thinking, sharp sand can work wonders for your garden in the right conditions. Unlike the ...

Add as much organic material to your heavy clay soil as possible to help it return to its native state. Then you’ll have a better chance to grow healthy, lovely plants such as these SunPatiens. Adele ...

It’s not a bad idea to be conservative. Whether we are talking about environmental conservation or being fiscally conservative, as gardeners, there are decisions we can make to conserve money and ...

Gardeners are being urged to pour sand on their garden lawns in a bid to make them thicker, lusher, greener and healthier. A lovely thick green lawn is something most gardeners aspire to. It’s a place ...