Botanical kin sometimes make good garden companions, and such is the case for the heath family. You know these plants: rhododendron, azalea, pieris, mountain laurel and, of course, heather and heath.

If you're looking for easy ways to brighten up your garden, attract pollinators, and maybe even repel pests, try these ...

Get your grow on with these soil-enriching botanicals. Choosing certain plants—like sunflowers, marigolds, and clover—can naturally boost soil health by enhancing structure, improving drainage, and ...

DETROIT – This weekend will be perfect for people looking to get their gardens going, but before you plant your first plant, there are ways to supercharge your soil for beautiful yields. Soil is alive ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. In ...

Person holding handul of orchid bark above plant pot - Vasil Dimitrov/Getty Images Gardeners often use amendments like orchid bark to improve soil drainage. These DIY potting soil recipes help create ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — How does your garden grow? Well, if you’re like me, not as well as I was hoping. Wouldn’t it be great to have an expert to ask questions to? The North Carolina Cooperative Extension ...

Every thriving garden begins from the ground up, and healthy soil is right at its foundation. But what counts as a healthy soil? Simply put, soil health is defined as its ability to function as a ...

FRESH START: Replenishing the soil lays the groundwork for a healthy growing season. Photo courtesy of Wild Abundance Warming greetings to you, March lambs. Our mountain home is abundant with blossoms ...

A lush Hawaiian landscape in acidic volcanic soil is proof enough that plants can thrive in all sorts of soil. While too much acidity can be deadly for plants, many prefer moderately acidic soil with ...