Perlite is a volcanic glass that is often used in gardening due to its lightweight, porous nature that aids in healthy plant development. "It is made from a type of volcanic glass called obsidian," ...

If your garden is suffering with drainage issues, there are a number of solutions you can try. And once you know how to ...

Recent rains have put a lot of water into our clay-based soils. In situations where the soil lacks good drainage, water does not drain easily, leaving plant roots exposed to moisture. Over time this ...

Of the tests to do before planting in your garden, a drainage test is among the best (and easiest). Try this quick drainage test to see if your soil is ready.

Clay soil is found in many American gardens, but it isn't a hospitable home for all plants. If you're preparing your garden for summer, or want to grow flowers or vegetables, you might struggle. There ...

Amending your soil can help your garden bounce back from a cold winter. From adjusting the pH to improving the drainage, here ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - At Akin’s Nursery in Shreveport, owner Jennifer McGimsey says one of the biggest challenges local gardeners face is right under their feet: Northwest Louisiana’s heavy clay soil.

If you live on a property with clay soil, then you know how hard it is to grow a lush lawn. The compact structure of this ...

I was one of only two kids in my Singapore state school to join the gardening club. Yes, I was deeply uncool from a very early age. After lessons each day, we had to move around great sacks of sand ...

Colder weather continues lingering in our area and will be around for at least two more weeks, according to several 30-day weather forecast sites! Spring could be near at hand, as a couple extended ...