When we think about gardening, things like planting, watering, and harvesting usually come to mind first. But in reality, there’s a lot more to it—including what’s going on just below the surface. Yes ...

If you have been fertilizing your garden regularly for several years in a row, it’s possible your soil may need lime. Lime is a calcium-based soil amendment that farmers and gardeners use to raise ...

Can I apply lime to my yard this month? And how much lime should I apply? A: The easy part is when to apply lime. End of March through early April is excellent timing to apply lime. As for the second ...

The long-term weather forecast is calling for a continuing string of nice days through Thanksgiving Day. Many gardeners will be able to catch up on garden projects that they may have been putting off.

Garden Lime (calcium carbonate): Quick acting pH raiser. Dolomite (calcium magnesium carbonate): Similar to garden lime but slower acting. Also contains magnesium carbonate so good for trees like ...

It's best to apply fertilizer first and water it in (or wait until after a rain) before liming the lawn. Q: I'm planning to put lime on my lawn this fall, but I read that you shouldn't apply both lime ...

I’m confused. Should I clear out my garden at the end of the season or not? I’ve been leaving my flowers’ seed heads for the birds and the dead stalks for pollinators and overwintering beneficial ...

04:01, Thu, Oct 2, 2025 Updated: 07:48, Thu, Oct 2, 2025 While autumn may seem like a strange time to start thinking about weeding your garden, it’s the perfect time to maintain them in preparation ...