Installing new turf is one of the fastest and most effective ways to revive your outdoor space. Whether you’re transforming a ...

It’s easy to overlook the soil when you’re excited to start planting, but skipping this step can lead to a lot of frustration later. I used to think I could get straight into digging and planting the ...

Plants are living, breathing organisms that require care to thrive, much like most humans. As such, they need a solid foundation to grow, with soil that provides water and appropriate nourishment.

Spring is a season of rejuvenation, and perhaps nowhere is that rebirth more noticeable than in the yard. Each spring, grass begins to grow again as inviting landscapes beckon people outdoors. Extra ...

Winter is here, but gardening questions keep coming in to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service. OSU Extension faculty and Master Gardeners ...

Your landscape and gardens will be no better than the soils you prepare for them. It’s not as glamorous a fall topic as migrating Monarchs and grow-your-own pumpkins, but “soils” need to be discussed, ...

Having the right soil and right amount of water goes a long way toward having a successful vegetable garden, whether you’re planting in ground beds or containers on your patio. Contra Costa Master ...