When the soil food web is left undisturbed by digging, plants transfer a portion of the carbon energy they produce to the soil, and microbes that benefit from this energy convert available organic ...

Digging the soil is essential for good plant growth. If the soil condition is poor organic matter can be added at the same time as digging. The best time to dig is from October through December ...

• Before the heat and dry air of spring and summer, update your irrigation system to in-line drip, flexible tubing with ...

A 20cm deep windowbox is fine for salad leaves and 30cm for the Dig In carrots and beans. Very few windowboxes are big enough to suit a courgette plant - they need a lot of room. If space is very ...

The wind and the rain can leave our plants looking a little soggy and battered, and animals can cause havoc too. If you've had issues with squirrels digging up your plants, worry no more ...

The Mahoning County Master Gardeners have a fun one for you. Yes, a plant exchange in August. August is a great time to relocate and split perennials that have finished their bloom for the season.