Topsoil is the uppermost layer of soil. It's where essential nutrients, microorganisms, and beneficial insects like earthworms reside, helping provide a healthy environment for plants. Topsoil is also ...

If you’re like me, you probably do a lot of your gardening in containers — at the edge of a driveway, on a deck, or any small ...

Hypertufa is an easy DIY cement mix made with Portland cement that is lighter than traditional cement mixtures. Hypertufa is ...

As May begins, it's go-time for gardeners in New Jersey’s Zone 7. With the last frost typically behind us, the soil is ...

There are plenty of crows making their calls as they fly over the garden and lawn. Some of them are bold enough to visit the ...

In what could represent a milestone in ecological restoration, researchers have implemented a method capable of restoring ...

As summer approaches and the heat waves join, a refreshing berry is always a good snack. Here's how to get a juicy fruit in ...

Spring is a busy time for gardeners, especially those with lawns to care for. Tasks such as mowing, aerating, sowing grass ...

Rainfall and sunshine are a stellar combination for growing a lawn, but more can be done to make your grass look thicker and ...

There are so many tasks to do in the garden in spring, especially for gardeners with a lawn to tend to. One common technique has many benefits and will improve the soil ...

Potting soil is made from a conglomerate of organic matter like peat moss, bark, perlite, and sometimes compost. These ...

Moss grows on patios and driveways because they offer a combination of damp conditions, shade and poor drainage. While moss isn’t harmful in itself, it can make a property look unsightly and ...