The time to plant your seed is drawing nigh. Spring grass seeding in the transition zone is challenging due to weather, weeds, and timing. Plant seed as soon as soil reaches 50°F, using coated seeds ...

The homesteaders at Mason Dixon Acres prepare homestead gardens for spring planting through cleanup and soil preparation ...

Consistently warmer weather is on the horizon for most of the country. So, you might think it's time to begin preparing your garden for a big spring planting with soil aeration. However, in an ...

Getting your garden ready for fall and winter is key to ensuring healthy soil and a strong start next spring. To prepare your garden, you should clean up dead plants, add compost or organic matter, ...

Do you know what the limestone said to the geologist? Please don’t take me for granite. Luckily, most of our garden soils aren’t that rocky. Soil and gardening go together like a hand in a leather ...

CORVALLIS — The days are short, the rain often unrelenting, and the holidays fast approaching — but a little time in the garden or garage now can make a big difference come spring. A common question ...

The article details how soil quality, plant matching, and drainage planning support long-term garden health and consistent growth. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., May 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- What is the key to ...

The spring weather is warm and pleasant. Our average last frost date is mid-March, when it will be time to plant vegetables, perennials and annuals. The average last frost date does not mean we will ...

Proper soil preparation is more important for a successful garden than the cost of the plants themselves. For poor soil, building raised beds with quality topsoil and compost is an effective solution.

If you’re planning to plant grass seed this spring and live in the transition zone, a 200 mile wide belt that straddles the South and MidAtlantic and includes North Carolina, Virginia, Kentucky, and ...