Some fruit trees might prefer wet weather and moist earth, but others will perform best with well-draining, sandy soil. It's also a much easier medium to work with, and requires less effort to dig ...

There are three main types of soil: clay, loamy, and sandy. While loamy is considered suitable for most home gardens, sandy soil is perhaps the trickiest type to plant in. Not only is the soil ...

Sandy soil has its advantages. It drains well, is easy to dig in, and warms up faster in spring than clay soils. Choosing the right plants for sandy soil is important, though, since it doesn't hold on ...

The warm weather we've experienced in Greater Columbus this past week has many a gardener itching to get outside and plant something. This past week I saw the first fruit trees available for purchase ...

Help your tree thrive by planting it at the optimal time. Planting an apple tree at the right time and place ensures years of beauty, growth, and homegrown fruit. Spring planting is most effective in ...

It’s easy to take soil for granted, but what an impact it has on our trees, shrubs, lawns and gardens. Soil is the main vehicle by which plant roots absorb water and nutrients, and it keeps plants ...