Epsom salts have been a staple for creating a soothing bath to wash away aches and pains. But there's much more this simple ...

Don't use a herbicide on your weeds—use a natural weed killer instead! Learn how to spray or smother weeds to make them go ...

Generally, you'll apply mulch 2 to 3 inches deep, with the exception of grass clippings, which you should keep to a depth of ...

Spring is right around the corner, and I can't wait to get my garden started! I've already started seeds indoors that I know ...

Generations of local rosarians know the mid-February holiday as the red-letter date for romancing their roses. It’s when we ...

Crops, Hutchinson and Nathan Winter Extension Educator – McLeod an Meeker counties Information collected from a soil test can be no better than the sample.

Recently, I’ve been seeing advice on Facebook about adding banana peels to your soil for potassium. Bananas and their peels do indeed contain potassium, which is a major nutrient for plants. The other ...

Recently, I’ve been seeing advice on Facebook about adding banana peels to your soil for potassium. Bananas and their peels ...

A successful vegetable garden starts with having proper watering techniques. Learn about the mistakes to avoid when watering ...

A number of readers have inquired as to the status of garden soil or landscaped ground following a fire. Burnt soil has obviously lost any mulch that had been present as well as the layer of ...

Even though February might not scream gardening season, it’s the perfect time to prepare your spring garden for a vibrant ...

A homemade, chlorophyll-rich fertilizer known as "green gold" is gaining attention among gardening enthusiasts.