The right amount of calcium in the soil can help plants grow healthy and strong. Test your soil first to determine how much calcium you need to add, as well as the pH level. Gypsum, lime, and bonemeal ...

Plants need water and sunlight to survive, but they also need important nutrients which they receive from the soil. These nutrients are naturally occurring but can be limited in quantity if the soil ...

Your garbage just might be your garden’s treasure. Here’s what you need to know about using eggshells to help your plants ...

Seafood compost offers rich nutrients and soil balance for home gardens, but it also comes with a few challenges every ...

There are some misconceptions surrounding how we deal with soil when gardening, and I thought I’d discuss a few in this week’s column: to add, or not to use, gypsum; dealing with dense clay; and ...

Fireplace ash is alkaline, which means it can help neutralize acidic soils. If your soil is too acidic, adding ash can bring ...

Eggshells and coffee grounds are not recommended for direct use in gardens and are better suited for compost piles. Coffee grounds contain chemicals like caffeine that can harm some plants and may ...