When it comes to foundation problems, water is by far the biggest menace. That's why it's a good idea to inspect your home's ...

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From our first-hand experience, learn how soil amendments work and which ones are right (and wrong) for your yard and garden.

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Globe Amaranth is a tropical, annual, and interesting pom-pom flower that are great for cutting and drying. The plant will ...

Because strawberries don’t breed true from seed, most plants are grown from dormant, bare-root transplants. But if you do ...

After you have added garden soil to a good loam, you have the right foundation ... Topsoil is composed mainly of clay, silt, and sand. Topsoil differs from garden soil in being less fertile ...

Butternut squash, a popular member of the cucurbit family, is increasingly favoured by farmers and consumers alike for its adaptability, appealing appearance, and culinary versatility. Often ...

Overwatering is common, and it harms plants, not to mention water waste. Underwatering is also harmful, especially in hot, windy weather. How can we know we are watering correctly? Most ...

Although our current rain deficit and Michiana’s dry conditions are a concern to other agriculture sectors, grapes can actually tolerate drought during the growing season. With all these ...

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Sorghum Checkoff director of agronomy, Brent Bean, Ph.D., writes about the most important growth phases in the life of the sorghum plant.