From pruning to starting seeds, there are plenty of tasks you can do to prepare for your best spring garden. But if you've got raised beds or you've inherited a yard with poor soil, you might thinking ...

Key Points High-quality soil should have good drainage and tilth, a dark color, a pleasant smell, and signs of life.Avoid soil that is compacted, visibly sandy, and shows no signs of active soil ...

Hands pressing plant into the ground - Momo Productions/Getty Images A healthy garden begins in the ground, so avoid making the mistake of selecting the wrong soil for your plants. Whether you're ...

Used correctly, mulch builds and improves your soil like nothing else. But don’t make these common mistakes. By Margaret Roach Mulch provides so many services in the garden, from retaining soil ...