Getting your garden soil ready for next year can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re not sure where to start.

A black metal shovel is partially covered by soil. - rsooll/Shutterstock I know someone who said the main reason she doesn't enjoy gardening is because she "doesn't like to get dirty." Well, friends, ...

Here’s what you should know and why it matters.

There are definitely ways to effectively reuse old potting soil, but not all methods are created equal. Here's one use you'll ...

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 ...

Fall is a great time to test soils, which can help determine fertilizer needs for next year or finds answers to problems from the previous year. This past week, Champaign County Master Gardeners ...

If you want your plants to grow big and healthy, soil quality matters. Even if you aren’t planning on growing a lush veggie garden, all plants need nutrients to grow, in addition to light and water.

Many gardeners like to use raised beds to grow their bounty—they create a lovely border, limit weeds, and are easier on your back—but they can also be quite costly to fill, especially if they’re more ...

She’s got the dirt on effective facials. A woman on TikTok sparked controversy after claiming that the dirt from her backyard keeps her skin as clear as a $50 mud mask would. The 21-year-old, who goes ...

OSWEGO, N.Y. — The 81st running of Super Dirt Week is less than a month away. CNY Central was there on Thursday to speak with drivers and fans about how excited they are for the event. The dirt is on ...

We are well into spring now, and if you haven’t done it yet it’s time to make sure your garden tools are in peak condition. Good maintenance not only prolongs the life and usefulness of garden tools; ...

While at a meeting at the Ashland Public Library a few years ago I had a question from one of my readers and they asked me if they should use old farm yard soil in their vegetable garden. A few years ...